Issei and Makoto vs Vali
Issei P.O.V
When I noticed it, we were in the club room.
It had made a lot of noise, but the transfer had succeeded. However...
"Impossible, they've transferred here!"
"Damn Devils!"
The interior was occupied by magicians wearing those weird robes! Heeeeeey! As I thought, this is the enemy's centre!
"B-Buchou! I-Ise-senpai!"
When I looked, it was Gasper! She is tied up with rope on a chair!
"Gasper! I'm so glad that you're safe."
"Buchou…It's already too late…"
However, Gasper just broke into tears then.
"It's better if…I die. Please, Buchou, senpai. Please kill me…because of these eyes, I can't make friends with anyone…I'm only a bother…and a coward…"
"Don't say such a stupid thing. I won't abandon you, you know? When I transferred you into my family, I said it, right? That now that you've been reborn, you will live for me, and also find a way of life that can satisfy you. Don't forget, you have your mate out there. He is extremely worried about you."
"...Mako-kun...is worried for me...?"
Buchou puts on a kind smile.
"Of course he is. He wanted to come, but sent Ise and I in his place. He wants you to be safe you know?"
"...I'm not a good mate anyway..."
"That's not true Gasper! Makoto, he likes you very much! He wont abandon you, you know? He's waiting to see you and to hug you and to keep you safe!"
Right before my eyes, Gasper was struck by a female magician. The magician seized Gasper's hair and gave a sneer. Now that I looked, all the magicians here were female! Witches? Witches are good too!
"You people are so stupid. It's foolish how you treat such a dangerous half vampire normally. It's just as the old Maou faction says. The Gremory family are as dumb as they are deeply affectionate and overflowing with power."
The magician assessed Buchou with a contemptuous look.
"Maybe you would have gotten more value if you'd quickly brainwashed this half vampire and used her effectively as a tool? If you had made her Sacred Gear run out of control while throwing this child into the territory of the opposing Fallen Angels, he might even have taken out one of their leaders as well. Why haven't you done that? Could it be that you intend to treat a servant as a close friend?"
"T-This..."
I tried to strike back at that offensive remark, but Buchou restrained me with her hand.
"I…treasure my servant."
Buchou retaliated back calmly. Please get angry! There's no merit in behaving calmly with a person like this!
Hyuh! Bon!
The magician fired a small magic bullet at Buchou! Buchou's uniform was partly blown away, and white skin peeked out…H-Her breasts could be seen just a little.
"What a cheeky mouth you have. Also, I don't like how you're beautiful even though you're a Devil, daughter of Gremory."
The magician's words were covered in jealousy. The magician put a blade at Gasper's neck.
"You move and this child dies. Let's have some fun."
The magician stuck out a hand, and started releasing even more magic! Buchou isn't showing any sign of avoiding it! Damn it! The moment the magic bullet is fired again, I'll stand in front of Buchou and become a shield!
Bon!
The bullet grazed the lower part just a little from my neck. Oww! But, if it's just this much! Rather, that location! She aimed for Buchou's face!? U-Unforgivable! To aim for Buchou's face!
I was angry in both heart and mind, but Buchou came forth from behind me and spoke to Gasper kindly.
"Gasper, please cause me a lot of trouble. I'll scold you over and over again! I'll comfort you! I'll never let you go!"
"B-Buchou…I…I!"
Gasper broke into tears. But, it was from neither fear nor sadness. Even I could tell that she was crying out of happiness.
Alright. Alright! In that case, Gasper. Next is a present of fighting spirit from me.
"Gaspeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!"
I raised my voice which rang within the room! Gasper! My feelings! I'll convey them through words and deliver them all the way to your soul!
"Don't run away! Don't be afraid! Don't cry! Me! Buchou! Akeno-san! Asia! Kiba, Koneko-chan and Xenovia as well! But most of all, do it for your mate also! We're all your friends! We will absolutely never abandon you! We won't do something like leave you out!"
I put up my left arm high! Activate, my Sacred Gear!
"Boosted Gear!"
[Boost!]
A red gauntlet was equipped on my left arm. Next, Promotion!
"Buchou! I'm promoting to Queen!"
Buchou nodded, and my power was raised! Furthermore, there was one more thing left!
"Ascalon!"
[Blade!]
Along with a new voice, my new weapon Ascalon extended from the shell of my Sacred Gear!
The female magicians cautiously watched me. However, I pointed the tip of the sword away from the enemy and at my own hand.
I temporarily suppressed the sword's power and personally cut the palm of my right hand with the blade…It hurts. But! Blood flowed out of my right hand.
"Ise…?"
Buchou looked at my action dubiously. Please be at peace of mind. This is a present for Gasper!
"However, Gasper! It's no use if you don't get up on your own, you know? Don't you have a wonderful pair of oppai on youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!"
I stuck out my left hand and extended out Ascalon that had my blood on it in Gasper's direction!
Faster than the magicians could react, the blood, which had been on Ascalon, clung to Gasper's mouth.
"Drink it. The blood of me who harbours the strongest Dragon. And show us that you're a worthy Bishop!"
Gasper nodded at my words with a strong look. Gasper tasted my blood that had arrived at her mouth with her tongue. The instant that Gasper swallowed my blood, the atmosphere within the room suddenly changed.
An indescribable chill eerily rang through my whole body. When I turned my eyes to Gasper who was tied to the chair...
She wasn't there! Gasper wasn't sitting on the chair!? She had disappeared!? Only the rope that had been tying Gasper to the chair was left. The female magicians were also shocked that Gasper had suddenly disappeared, and looked around. They spread their gazes over the interior of the room and...
Chichichichichichi. A weird chirping was heard. Countless bats were flying near the ceiling of the room. The group of red eyed bats swooped down on the female magicians all at once.
"Kuh! So she transformed, that damn vampire!"
"Bastard!"
The cursing women pointed their hands at the bats and tried to fire magic bullets, but they were pulled down by something and greatly lost their balance.
Countless black hands were extending out from the female magicians' shadow!
The hands from the shadows tried pulling the girls inside the shadows.
"So this is the ability of a vampire!"
"Take this!"
Don! They fired magic bullets at the shadows, but the shadow hands just dispersed uneventfully. During that, the bats wrapped around the forms of the magicians and bit at various parts on their bodies.
"You intend...to suck our blood!?"
"No, our magic power is also being absorbed!"
The magicians were having a hard time. They were at the mercy of the bats and the hands extending from the shadows.
"Ise, that's a part of the power that Gasper was originally hiding. It must have been released from drinking your blood."
I see, as I thought, that's Gasper's power!
"Kuh! In that case, we can only do this!"
The magicians turned their aim towards this direction! So they intend to aim at me and Buchou!
Doshu! The countless magic bullets they fired were aimed at me and Buchou, but...
They all stopped in mid air.
[It's useless. I can see all of your movements and attacks.]
Gasper's voice echoed within the interior of the room. The red eyes of the bats glowed blazingly. I see, so she invoked her Sacred Gear from the eyes of the bats!
Moreover, she was brilliantly stopping only the magic bullets! So she can control her Sacred Gear thanks to the effect of drinking my blood!
[I'm stopping you people!]
Kah! Countless numbers of bats made their red eyes shine, and they made the time of all the female magicians in the room stop.
[Ise-senpai! The finishing blow!]
"Leave it to me!"
I started running and touched the magicians! Then, while striking a cool pose in the centre of the room, I cried out!
"Dress Break!"
The clothes of the witches who were time-stopped were brilliantly blown off! A trade fair of naked woman unfolded before my eyes! I can look as much as I like, touch as much as I like!
Buh! As a nosebleed spurted out, I gave a smile of victory.
"Gasper, together we're invincible."
[Yes!]
My kohai stops the enemy, and I blow off their clothes. We're the strongest. We're invincible!
"Is that really so Ise? Is it!?"
Buchou glared in my direction, I'm a little frightened. I then had a conversation with Ddraig about this Ophis Dragon.
"Senpai, is your hand okay?"
Gasper, who had returned from the bats and shadows to her true form, asked this. Because she was wearing the ring I had gotten from Azazel, her Sacred Gear also wouldn't run out of control.
"Yeah, I'm used to injuries of this extent. Even though I look like this, I've also had a hole in my stomach from the attack of Raynare...Ganja."
"Ueeeeeeeh? R-Really…? S-Senpai has really experienced a lot of violence…"
I-Is that so? Thinking about it, ever since I became a Devil, I seem to be living considerably violent days…I haven't worried about it since I've been living happily with Buchou and the others, but are the chances of me going to the jaws of death surprisingly high?
"How was drinking my blood?"
"Mako-kun's blood is more euphoric."
"I-I see. Is there a reason for that?"
She shrugs her shoulders at me.
"It just tastes amazing. Like all the troubles of life melt away."
"Yes. All of them have been transferred over there! Now then, Ise, Gasper! Let's return to Maou-sama!"
That was Buchou. Thank you for your hard work!
[Yes!]
Me and Gasper responded, and followed behind Buchou.
We left the room and moved to the entrance of the old school building. Just as we went to the exit, something fell down on us!
"…Tch. So you're betraying me under these circumstances, Vali."
It is Azazel! He seems to be injured! Raynare is also next to him! But, I thought she is always with Makoto? If she is here, does that mean he is fighting someone on his own...?
"That's right, Azazel."
As Vali replied, I hear a cry from outside.
"You bitch!"
Bang! Crash!
When looking outside, I see Makoto has just smashed someone into the ground, but his breathing is laboured. I looked to see who is he fighting, it is a girl with such a risque way of dressing!
"When? When did you decide to do this?"
"I got the offer while I was en route returning Kokabiel to headquarters. Sorry, Azazel. This side seems to be interesting."
"Vali, has the Vanishing Dragon capitulated to Ophis?"
She gives off a little smirk at Azazel.
"No, I'm just cooperating stubbornly. They gave an attractive offer. Wouldn't you like to fight against the Asgard? When they said that, as someone who wants to test my power, I couldn't decline. Azazel, you dislike the idea of fighting with Valhalla, the Asgard, right? You dislike war."
"I told you to become strong, but I should have also said don't only make factors that will destroy the world."
"That's unrelated. I just want to fight eternally and of course, the other personal matter."
Personal matter? What, personal matter. I also see that the woman is fighting with Makoto again. She is releasing lots of demonic attacks on him, but he is using his Sacred Gear to absorb the attacks. But he told me that it takes stamina to do that, maybe that's why he is panting heavily.
Ignoring Azazel who gave a bitter smile, Vali hit her hand against her chest and spoke to me.
"My real name is Vali. Vali Lucifer."
Lucifer...!?
"I'm a descendent of the previous generation's Maou Lucifer who died. However, I'm a child of mixed blood born from a father who was the old Maou's grandson and a human mother. I obtained the Vanishing Dragon's Sacred Gear because I'm half human. It was just by chance. However, I, who is a true blood relative of Lucifer and is also the Vanishing Dragon, was born. If there really is such a thing as fate and miracles, I may be that. Just joking."
As she said that, several folds of Devil wings grew from her back along with her wings of light.
"No way…that can't be…"
Buchou also wore an astonished expression on her face. However, Azazel confirmed it.
"It's true. If there is such a ridiculous existence, it's her. She'll become the strongest Hakuryuukou of among those I knew in the past and present, and probably of all time as well."
"Will you stay still!?"
"Never!"
Back outside, the woman is launching countless attacks on Makoto, who is hanging in...but it doesn't look like he will last much longer.
"Looks like my friend needs some assistance. If that's the case then..."
Azazel mutter and took something...a dagger out of his pocket.
"…I have gone beyond being a Sacred Gear enthusiast. I also produce them myself. I've built replicas. Well, almost all of them are garbage. God, the one who developed the Sacred Gears, was amazing. That's the only thing I respect him for. However, they're incomplete. Its because god and Maou died while leaving behind bugs which can just upset the world's balance like the Longinus and Balance Breaker. Well, that's why Sacred Gears are interesting though."
The dagger that Azazel had changed shape! Its parts separated and light gushed out.
"Balance Breaker…!"
The vicinity was wrapped in a momentary flash. After the light faded, there was a person there wearing gold plate armour.
"I studied the Vanishing Dragon and other Dragon series Sacred Gears and produced this, my masterpiece Artificial Sacred Gear. This is Downfall Dragon Spear, in its pseudo Balance Breaker state Downfall Dragon Spear Armour."
[No, that isn't a true Balance Breaker.]
What do you mean, Ddraig?
[He made the Sacred Gear go into a Burst state and did a forced awakening. A kind of running out of control. The Sacred Gear will break after a battle with that. Does he intend to use that so-called artificial Sacred Gear as a disposable?]
So it's a disposable artificial Sacred Gear! Even so, what I don't understand is how it could be emitting a dragon aura. However, Azazel's development of Sacred Gears was unexpected!
"Hahaha! As expected of Azazel! You really are incredible!"
Vali laughed.
"You aren't going to win Cattleya! Take this, Golden Breaker!"
Turning back to the fight with Makoto, he releases a large block of golden demonic power that heads towards that woman! The woman uses some defensive circles to block the attack...
BREAK!
The circles break immediately and envelope her! She lets out a scream...
"Oh, was I not needed?"
Azazel seems a little surprised. Vali however smirks a little.
"Heh, I didn't choose him for nothing you know?"
"Oh, you have met the other one then? That one, will beat you instantly Vali, no mistaken that. He's a real monster. Even I'm afraid of the power that guy has."
"A monster you say? Even as my lover, I want to fight this other half of his. It would be, a little fun."
Azazel snorts at Vali who narrows her eyes in return.
"Maybe for him, not you. Project HDF isn't just a name you know? That Project, created two monsters. But, they have the gentlest of souls, when not controlled."
Controlled? Two monsters? If, what I know is, Makoto is apparently this Project HDF, then there is another one out there? Someone connected to Makoto? But, I still don't understand how Makoto was involved with this Project HDF. He has been with me, for as long as I can remember.
"Two you say? What is the other one called?"
"...Chelia. That girl was powerful alright. A real monster. Just like, her brother."
Brother!? Makoto, has a sister? Azazel just confirmed it! I remember hearing him screaming out for this Aneki of his, but at that time, I thought he might've been a little confused and meant to shout for me. But, Makoto has a secret sister?
"B-Brother? Ise...your brother has a sister...and that means you also technically...like that other Makoto said that time..."
Buchou whispered out from beside me...I had no idea.
"That's right Rias. Chelia, and Makoto. If I say those two names to Sirzechs and Michael, they will know it immediately. I don't know if they recognize Makoto on his own, as it has been sometime since then, but if I say those two names together, it is very possible that those two would know it also."
"Well where is this Chelia girl then!?"
I release a little anger. If she is Makoto's sister, then why isn't she here? Shouldn't she be here for him like I am? She is his older sister. She should be looking after her little brother also. But, this still doesn't make sense at all.
"Anyone's guess. Who knows now. I've not seen her in a long time, same for Makoto, until recently. Look, this is them."
Azazel makes a little magic circle appear in his hands, a locket was teleported here, and then he opened it. When it opened, a holograph of Azazel, Makoto and...aah! Shit! She's a bombshell! Nice oppai! Its the same as Buchou! No! Maybe even bigger than Buchou and Akeno-san! Nice white smooth legs, and she has those tails and ears Makoto has! Long golden blonde hair, the same colour as Makoto but she has...heterochromia eyes.
One left golden eye and one right green eye...actually looking now, Makoto has the same eyes in that holograph but in the opposite eye. So his left eye is green and his right eye is golden. But, he has two green eyes, so how does he have heterochromia eyes there? She actually looks like a female Makoto! She even wears glasses! So damn sexy and hot! Where is she!? I want her badly! They look happy with Azazel. It is a genuine smile from all three of them, as Azazel has his arms around them both, they all are doing the peace sigh.
"Don't look like that Ise, its perverted."
Buchou scolded me. I hang my head in shame, but still! This girl looks totally hot! I'd totally take her as a girlfriend! Hey, maybe if I ever meet her, she might give me a reward for looking after her brother.
[Ooh so you looked after my precious Makoto?]
[That's right Chelia. He is my most important Otouto.]
[If that's the case then, please allow me to give you myself because you did my job. Please grope my oppai, you naughty Devil-chan~]
...That would be the best! Chelia, come to me! I'm looking after Makoto for you Chelia! Give me a reward naughty fox girl! My brain is going into overload! Chelia! I'm smitten by your beauty!
"This is Chelia, and Makoto with me, along time ago. Wasn't we happy? Best of friends. But then, they disappeared without a trace, and I haven't seen them since. If you are wondering about the eyes, that's natural. I guess Makoto chose two green eyes this time around, most likely a powerful spell, which could be released if he wants it to be. Hey Ise, Chelia was into perverts."
My nose starts bleeding! This girl actually liked perverts! But, Makoto cast a spell to cover his eye colour, why would he do that? It looks pretty cool looking if I do say so myself. Unless he didn't like them.
"S-She was!?"
"Ooh yes. But, she liked it best when people was kind to her brother. That's what that girl was like. She, deeply loved Makoto, like he loved her deeply. But right now, I don't know where she is."
Azazel seemed sad by that. I guess they was really close.
"You've never mentioned this Azazel."
Vali commented as I see Makoto having another round with that bitch! Azazel notices and gets ready to help.
"Because, they are my precious memories. It isn't for me to share, unless it is necessary. Like now for instance Vali. You take him on, and one of two things will happen. You die, or you are badly beaten. I'm warning you now. The current you couldn't take on that monster if he comes out."
"Meh, is that the case? You better go and help my lover then."
Looking back to Makoto, the woman releases some kind of aura and her arms turn into a tentacle like thing and went for Makoto who dodges them quite effectively. But as the was about to latch onto him, Azazel somehow gets between them and it wraps around his left arm.
A suspicious pattern emerged on the lady's body!
"That is a self destruct use technique formula!"
Buchou said it! Seriously, that's going to explode!? Azazel tried cutting it and so did Makoto. But there was no sign of it coming off.
"A-Azazel-san...w-why did you do that? This was..."
"I couldn't let an old friend get hurt on my watch, especially when he isn't at full strength. Now, Raynare Ganja! Get him away from me!"
Raynare, she flew up and grabbed the air borne Makoto and pulled him to our side.
"This is all my fault. He's going to die because of me."
Makoto releases a few tears as Gasper hugs him.
"Azazel! You wasn't my target but you will do! Even if you try to kill me while in this state, its useless! Now that you're connected with me, this strong magic will also activate and kill you too when I die!"
"So you'll deal great damage to me with self sacrifice resolution. It's a tawdry way of thinking, but the result is an enormous reason."
"Ise, Raynare, Makoto, Gasper! Get some distance! As it is, we'll get caught up in the blast!"
"But, Buchou! What about Azazel?"
"If he's the Governor of his organisation, he'll deal with it somehow! However, we'll get caught up in it and die!"
We quickly got some distance. Even as we got away by a certain extent, Buchou and Makoto deployed several layers of defensive barriers and started preparing for the explosion's aftershocks.
"Wah!"
Gasper's scream! When I looked, some kind of magical pattern was engraved on Gasper's eyes.
"Sorry, but I'll be sealing that. Its annoying if time is stopped."
"Vali-san! Why are you doing this? Please, stop."
For a second, I thought I saw a willingness to stop, but that was shrugged off.
"But you know, if you're aware of its ability and activation conditions, that Sacred Gear really isn't that great a wonder. Its full of weak points. There are many techniques like those that seal one's vision. Also, if his magic is drained, it changes into a double edged sword that submits damage to allies as well."
"That tentacle is a special make that absorbed my life. It won't break."
The lady laughed fearlessly. Giving up on cutting it, Azazel shrugged his shoulder. The next instant...
"Azazel-sama!? Y-You cut off your arm!?"
Just like Raynare said, Azazel actually cut off his arm!
Fresh blood gushed out from the wound of Azazel's left arm. The cut-off piece of his arm turned into dust.
"You cut off your own arm!?"
Cattleya was shocked, however her abdomen was pierced by a spear of light that Azazel threw.
"I'll give you an arm at least."
Cattleya's body blew up, then turned into dust and vanished into the sky. Azazel's armour was then released.
"What the hell happened to her...?"
What is Azazel saying? She died, didn't she? She's gone, right?
"Azazel...what are you saying?"
When Vali questioned him, he remained silent, but then sighed to himself.
"Tch. So this is the limit of an Artificial Sacred Gear. There's still much room for improvement…As long as the core jewel is safe, I can remake it again. I'll have you keep me company a little while longer, Gigantis Dragon-kun Fafnir."
The white armoured Vali descended from the night sky.
"As expected of Azazel. However, your armour has been released. So your Artificial Sacred Gears still require more study."
Azazel pointed at Vali.
"Now then, Vali. What will you do? Shall I go at it again? Even if I have no armour and am one handed, I can fight with you adequately."
Azazel made a spear of light appear in his hand and pointed the blade at the Hakuryuukou. You'll still fight even with that injury? What fighting spirit! Vali glanced at Azazel who took a fighting stance, and then asked us a question.
"But don't you think that destiny is cruel?"
What's she talking about all of a sudden?
"On one hand, there is the strongest existence that one can think of with a Maou and a legendary Dragon like me, and on the other hand, there is a mere human like you which possesses a legendary dragon as well. Say what you like, but I think that this accident of fate is cruel. Though we're rivals with the same Dragon type Sacred Gears, the gap between the two owners is too great."
I pointed to myself and she nodded.
"I investigated you a little. Your father is an ordinary office worker. You mother sometimes goes out to a part time job as an ordinary full time housewife. The blood relatives of both your parents are completely ordinary. There are also no ability users or practitioners who possessed power among your ancestors. Of course, your ancestors had nothing to do with Devils or Angels either. You really are ordinary. Your friends aren't special either. You were a completely ordinary male high school student until you were reborn as a Devil as well. With the exception of Boosted Gear, you're nothing."
"Vali-san. Please don't say Aniki is nothing! Please stop it at once! He isn't nothing at all!"
Vali's eyes went from me to Makoto beside me.
"And for you. Talent, power, the intelligence. It is like you are an opposite of your brother. Fighting you, would be more fun than him. All that power you possess and it is screaming to come out. Even if Azazel says I shouldn't fight you, it makes me want to fight you. No, actually I wont fight you. You know why?"
He nods at Vali.
"I know why. Please stop fighting. It isn't worth it to fight. There are more things to life than fighting. Like, love. Love is a lot more important than fighting. Fighting just causes pain and pain hurts me so much. I don't want to see anyone experience pain, I feel like I've felt it before in my heart."
Vali seems to be thinking about it, but ultimately shakes her head.
"I know. But, I will take you away from it. If you want, come with me. Unlike these people, I will praise you for things you do. Remember, you wanted praise of others and hated it that Hyoudou Issei was given a gift from Michael and you wasn't. Didn't that make you angry inside?"
Makoto...hated it that I got something from Michael-san? He hated it that I got Ascalon from Michael-san. Was it because, I got it and he didn't? Or, that it was something Michael-san gave me? Michael-san is...someone Makoto idealizes, so it makes sense that he would hate it that I got something off his hero and he didn't.
"...I'm not going to lie. It hurt and upset me that Michael-sama would give something to Aniki and not me when I worship him so much. It hurts that he is always talked about by others and I'm not as talked about. I know it is childish and petty but, I want to be recognized for the things I do! I work very hard yet it is the Sekiryuutei who is most talked about. If Michael-sama praised me once, I would be so happy."
Such heavy tears come from his eyes. He really just wants to hear a "Well done" from Michael-san. If he heard that, Makoto would feel a lot better than he does now. I wonder if Michael-san knows this? He then dries his tears and looks straight at Vali with a determined look.
"But, I'm proud of him. I don't need to be the hero. I will stand next to the hero as his sidekick. Because Vali-san, I love my Aniki and I always will! No matter how famous he becomes and I don't! Even if I'm left behind and he is with others, I will always love him."
...I don't know how to feel right now. Sad that he feels this way. But, happy that he loves me.
"I'll take you by force then."
What!? S-She is going to take Makoto by force!?
"W-What are you saying?"
"I will beat these people, then take you with me. I'll show you a life where you will want for nothing. I will kill these people and take you away with me."
"No you wont."
I whisper out. She can't take Makoto away from me. She can't kill these people who I call friends either.
"Together, we will become the ultimate team. Join me Ma-kun. Around these people, your potential will be wasted. With me, it will flourish. Join me."
"You aren't taking him Valiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"
[Welsh Dragon Over Booster!]
As if responding to my anger, my Sacred Gear started to release a strong bright red aura.
With the ring I got from Azazel also acting on it, I equipped the Booster Gear Scale Mail without having to sacrifice anything.
However, a countdown like thing appeared on the jewel of my left arm's gauntlet. Time wise, I didn't have even fifteen minutes. Though it was still better than the mere ten second of my incomplete Balance Breaker.
"Look, Albion. Hyoudou Issei's power went up by an incomparable amount. The plain and simple reason called rage was the trigger, but this is…Hahahaha, what a Dragon's surge."
[Sacred Gears simply use strong emotions as food for power. Hyoudou Issei's rage is at its genuine limit, and is turned towards you. Only straightforward people can draw out the Dragon's power.]
"I see. So his greater affinity with his Dragon is also explained through this reason."
As if I know! In any case, if I don't do something about this girl, my surroundings will become a disaster! I won't allow that!
"I-I will fight also."
Makoto said from besides me. I turn to him, he can barely stand. His fight with the Leviathan woman has worn him down, yet he is trying to fight also.
"Don't be stupid. Let me handle this bitch. As your Aniki, I will fight in your place."
"B-But..."
I give him a stern look. If he was to fight now, I hate to say it but he would be in the way with his condition as it is right now. At full power, he would be fine but, right now he is going to be a little of a hindrance.
"Fine. But, please be careful. I don't hate you. I'm jealous of you, but I don't hate you. I definitely don't hate you. Please remember that Aniki. I would never hate you."
"We are having a talk after this. Get those feelings of yours out."
"...Please be safe. I will cheer, that's all I can do now it seems. No, I can do something."
He grips my hand, his Sacred Gear glows and that same glow goes to me...I'm suddenly feeling refreshed! I feel at full and top performance!
"I can't do much, but I can at least restore your stamina. I know you haven't been fighting much, but you will need all your stamina to fight Vali-san."
So, this is his Sacred Gear doing this, is it? He restored my stamina to full. Right, I'm at full!
"Thanks Makoto."
He smiles and leaves my side. I focus my rage on Vali.
"However! You still aren't clever! Hyoudou Issei! Your intelligence is insufficient to control Ddraig! That is a sin."
"Stop chattering and talking about things I don't understaaaaaaand!"
"Yes! That is exactly why you're called an idiot!"
Spouting an aura from the magic power jets on my back, I rushed towards Vali! Vali covered her face with her mask. So she's prepared to fight! It was only my second time using Balance Breaker, but a failed attack wasn't permitted like that time with Riser!
However, Vali easily avoided and dodged my tackle! Not yet! I regained my balance in mid air and dived again at Vali who had just dodged! I extended Ascalon from my gauntlet and unleashed an attack with my unskilled weapon!
However, I couldn't manage to land a single hit with only my mere swinging slashes on Vali as she dodged with light movements.
[Vali, that sword carries Dragon slaying powers. If it hits just once, you'll undeniably receive great damage.]
"Is that so, Albion. But there's no meaning if it doesn't hit!"
Just as she says, I won't be able to even graze her with my skill. Damn it! If it's like this, I should have learned more swordplay from Kiba! Next time I'll train seriously!
In this Balance Breaker state, it's temporarily possible to use my doubling ability whenever and however I want.
[However, every time you use it your stamina or magical power will be consumed. The doubling ability will proportionally take away stamina to how high it is. That's my original Balancer Breaker ability. Although this is a temporary Balance Breaker state, wouldn't you just be committing an act of folly by exhausting the power that maintains your armour with just one use? Even the bracelet you got from Azazel has its limits. Every time you use it, the time for using Balance Breaker will decrease.]
So even just maintaining this state uses up stamina! Good thing Makoto restored my stamina to full then. Vali's side must have a lot of surplus!
[Your opponent Vali seems to have a tremendous amount of magic power. As a paired existence, the Hakuryuukou will also shave off power every time she uses her ability, but if the host's stamina is great, then the time in which she can use it will also be enormous.]
Tch…! What an unpleasant reality! The difference in power between me and Vali is decisive! As I thought, I'm a lot weaker! That's obvious. She has a complete Balance Breaker. I on the other hand got a lot of help and have a Balance Breaker that is severely limited. No, before that, me and that girl...our basic specs are too different!
Don!
Guhah…! At that instant, I choked. A heavy fisted blow hit me in the chest! Heavy! Rather, it was too fast for me to see. What a shot! My legs trembled from just this! T-There was also a crack in my armour! If I receive many of these kinds of hits, it'll abruptly be over!
"So this is my rival! Hahahaha! How embarrassing! Weak! Too weak!"
[Divide!]
I heard a voice from the Hakuryuukou's gauntlet, and my power instantly vanished. Did she halve my power!? Was it activated from the blow I received to my chest before!?
[Boost!]
However, I also activated my own Sacred Gear and my power was restored.
[Partner, the power that was halved was restored by my power, but...The Vanishing Dragon's other ability is troublesome.]
Ddraig, what do you mean?
[That girl halves her opponent's power and then adds the decreased portion of power to herself. In other words, your power is taken away and turned into her own power. Stamina can't be recovered. It's only power to the end.]
T-Then, even if I reset from the minus, that girl will become plus!?
[That's right. However, no matter how amazing the host is, she has a limit. Power that goes beyond her capacity is released from the wings of light on her back and she keeps maintaining her power limit without destroying her body.]
"Come on, come on!"
Seeming to enjoy herself, Vali fired a seemingly endless number of magic bullets but...I'm not hit! A magic circle has appeared infront of me...Makoto! I told the little idiot to not get involved yet, he is protecting me even now!?
"Hahahaha! This is great! Truly, even after nearly no power left, he chooses to protect you! Ma-kun, you have my praise!"
"I-I...wont stop now...n-no matter if I-I die..."
He spreads out his Devil wings and joins me by my side. When I was about to say something, he gave me the look that says he's going to join in, no matter what. Vali stops her attack on the circle and gives Makoto a questioning look.
"I can't sit out now. I-I might be tired but, e-even I can do t-this!"
He holds up his Sacred Gear and points it at Vali-san.
"This is my resolve Vali-san. Ascalon! Come to me!"
Suddenly, aura from the Ascalon went to Makoto, who's hands are glowing whitish while his Sacred Gear is glowing a different colour.
"I finally remember something. Vali-san. I'm a Kyuubi, no I'm half one. But, I instantly know what this power is, my Senjutsu! My special ability! My special Senjutsu that no one else can do! Right now, it isn't in my control, but if I can at least do this, then I will finally be seen as someone who can fight alongside the Sekiryuutei! Combine! Demonic Lightning from the Ziz, and Dragon slayer aura Ascalon! Combine and devour the enemy! Creation, Holy Demonic Dragon Slaying Lightning!"
His Sacred Gear erupted and lots of violent black lightning covered his whole body! This is strange but, this is amazing! Makoto can wield this lever of power! The violent black lightning which also has Ascalon's aura inside is coming together in Makoto's hands, he seems to be in pain.
"The power to combine!? That's it, isn't it!? Combining two or more completely different powers into a new, stronger power! Hahahaha! This is why I chose you! Yes! Show me your power Ma-kuuuuuuuuun!"
We had returned to the ground, and right now I'm just stood behind Makoto who looks ready to fire that attack!
"I'm inexperienced. I don't understand it that well, I don't understand it Vali-san but somehow I have the ability to combine auras through Senjutsu that is unique to me! So take my resolve! That my power as it is! If I'm someone you love then, I can't be weak right? I will show you and everyone why Serafall-sama made the correct decision that day! Take thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis!"
The violent black lightning went towards Vali at speeds I didn't know existed! Its faster than Kiba! Vali raised a shield of light! The attack reaches the shield and right now is struggling against the shield!
"Try and absorb this Vali-san! Its too strong for yooooooooooooooou!"
Vali, calling Makoto on his words activated her Sacred Gear and tried to take in the power by Dividing it, however Makoto did something also. He, sent some of that white aura to the wings of Vali, which have been absorbing Makoto's attack. His Sacred Gear glowed also!
"You can't release the excess power because I've used my sealing ability and my Senjutsu in tandem! By combining my sealing ability with your Divine Dividing, I've sealed off that ability to release the excess power from your wings! That's the best I can do right now. No, it will be the best I can do against someone like you. Usually, my Sacred Gear can't seal things that aren't an attack or spirits, but by using that Senjutsu, I've sent the sealing power of attacks and configured it into a sealing ability to seal that power away!"
Makoto...he did all that? Someone like me doesn't understand what's happening but it sounds like Makoto has some special power that can combine auras together. And his Sacred Gears ability is to seal attacks, and Makoto somehow sent that sealing power to Vali's wings, and sealed the ability to release the power there. Just, that is damn awesome.
Biiiiiiin!
All of the Vanishing Dragon Scale Mail's jewels started to nonsensically glow white, red, blue and yellow over and over again
[What a thing…! Vali, regain your posture at once!]
Vali reacted to Albion's voice and tried to defend by crossing her arms, but...
DOOOOOOOOOOON!
The attack of Makoto's connected with Vali! The attack wasn't as strong because some of it was absorbed by Vali however it was strong enough to completely shatter Vali's armour! Blood, blood was pouring out of Vali's mouth as Makoto was blown back! I caught him and he is barely conscious.
"...Ma-kun, I really did choose wisely. To do all that. Even I'm banged up pretty bad. Harness that special power of yours. If you had complete control, I would've been beaten by that."
"Va-Vali-san...I'm sorry for hurting you if I did...b-but I can't lose Aniki now."
As Makoto said that, Vali's armour has been repaired! However, she is breathing quite heavily. Makoto has damaged her quite abit it seems.
[The battle doesn't end until the host is made incapable of fighting. Its no use at this rate. You'll make no progress. Its next to impossible for you to defeat her within the limited time of the control unit. The best plan would be to run away, but you can't do that, can you?]
Of course! There's no way I could leave Buchou behind! Or rather, where could I escape to within this barrier!?
[Then, what will you do? The difference in power is still wide. You could do something thanks to the control unit, but with the limited time it's out of the question. Will you surrender?]
Makoto then gets my attention by tapping me on the face.
"What is it?"
He shows me something...a jewel? Its a jewel from the Vanishing Dragon. When Makoto's attack hit her, the jewel came off and rolled over to us!
"Can you make use of this? Since its you, the Sekiryuutei, maybe you could make a miracle happen. I feel like I'm about to pass out. Please use this to win, but please don't kill her."
Even saying that, he looks quite calm.
"Yes yes! I will make use of this! I will win, alright. Just rest. You've done enough. I will tell Michael-san as much. Everything you have done today, Michael-san will definitely be happy!"
"...Thank you..."
His grabs my hand again, his Sacred Gear glowed and I feel my stamina restore, not fully but it has at least gone back to three quarters. His eyes then close after he had done that, he has passed out from tiredness. Even passing out, he was thinking about keeping me at top performance. But what do I...aah never mind.
"I'll take Master. Beat Vali, for Master Ise. Even if you don't like me, please listen to my words and win. You have inherited his will in this fight."
"Raynare...count on me."
Raynare smiled and then took Makoto off my arms and carried him to safety. Right with Makoto safe, I speak to Ddraig.
"Hey, Ddraig. The Sacred Gear responds to feelings and evolves, right?"
[Yeah, that's right, but…Why?]
I hold the jewel tight in my hand that Makoto gave me. Even coming off Vali, it will still have some power inside it.
"I'm transmitting my image to you. Let's try it!"
I transmitted the thing I imagined in my brain to Ddraig who was inside me! I imagined hard!
[…Partner, you've sent me quite a dangerous image. But, it's interesting! We may die, but do you have the resolve?]
Makoto gave me resolve so, of course I have it.
"I can't die. I haven't taken Buchou's virginity yet. If it hurts, I'll endure it! If I can just exceed this damn bastard in front of me with that!"
[Fuhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Nice resolve! In that case, I'll also resolve myself! This isn't a notification of my character, but I am the Red Dragon Emperor that was called a mass of power! Let's show them that we'll live and exceed them together, Partner! No! Hyoudou Issei!]
"Yeah!"
"What do you intend to do?"
Vali asked that, seeming interested.
"Vanishing Dragon! Albion! Vali! I'll be taking your power!"
I smashed the Sekiryuutei jewel that was on the back of my right hand into pieces, and drove into it the Vanishing Dragon jewel that I picked up before!
A silver aura sprang forth from my right hand and wrapped around the right side of my body. A phenomenon from the jewel?
"Ugaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
It hurts! It hurts! It hurts! Damn it! What is this!?
"Nugaaaaaaaaaaaah! Ah, ah, ah, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
My thoughts soared in overwhelming pain.
"You intend to take in my power?"
Realising what I was trying to do, Vali showed a shocked expression.
[What a reckless thing to do. Ddraig, we are existences that oppose each other. That is nothing more than an act of self destruction. Do you intend to annihilate yourself by doing such a thing?]
Albion spoke indifferently.
[Guooooooooooooooooh!]
Ddraig was also leaking out agony but it also contained laughter.
[Albion! You're as inflexible as always! Over countless eons, we've lodged in hosts and continued to fight each other! It's a repeat of the same thing each and every time!]
[That's right, Ddraig. That is our destiny. Even if our respective hosts are different, the way we fight is the same. You raise power, I steal power. The side that skillfully uses its Sacred Gear deals the finishing blow and it ends. This is how it always has been, and always will be.]
Ddraig gave a fearless laugh at Albion's words.
[Since meeting with this host, with Hyoudou Issei, I have learned one thing! That anything is possible with determined stupidity!]
"Hahaha..."
I hear a little laugh behind me...Raynare Ganja! She has Makoto in her arms yet she let out a little laugh at me!
"Respond to my feeliiiiiiiiiiings!"
[Vanishing Dragon Power is taken!]
My right hand was wrapped in a dazzling white light! A pure white aura surrounded my right arm!
Then...A white gauntlet appeared on my right arm. It looks a little strange being on my arm like that.
"…Hehehe, so this is Dividing Gear?"
"No, it's only a little, but it's possible. My friend fused together holy and demonic, and produced things like holy demonic swords. It seems it was possible to achieve it because balance has collapsed from the non existence of god. Well, if I borrow the words of the leader guys, it is a state where there are things like system errors or program bugs? I just utilised it a little."
[…So you mean you nudged the imperfections of the Sacred Gear program and achieved this? No, but such a thing is…Even if you think of that, to actually do it is just foolish. No one knows what will happen with the fusion of opposing powers. When that is something concerning dragons, you might die, you know? No, it would be natural for you to die.]
Albion still couldn't seem to believe it. Well, to be honest though, I was also desperate.
"Yeah, it was reckless. But, I survived."
Ddraig sighed at my words.
[However, it certainly made your lifespan shorten. It's a lot even for Devils that live almost endlessly.]
"I have no intention to live for ten thousand years. But, since there are a lot of things I want to do, I'd like to live for at least a thousand years, though."
"Interesting. Then, I'll also get a bit serious! If I win, I'll halve all of you and everything that surrounds you with the Hakuryuukou's power!"
Vali floated into the air and opened her arms wide. Her wings of light also grew huge.
"Halve? It's different with my power, but what do you mean by halving my surroundings?"
"Ignorance is scary! It might not be bad for you to die without knowing!"
Somehow I feel offended! That girl harshly makes me sound like an utter idiot!
[Half Dimension!]
Surrounded by a dazzling aura along with a voice from her jewel, Vali pointed her hand at the trees spread out below her.
The thickness of the trees was halved in an instant! Ooh! They were seriously halved!? More of the surrounding trees were compressed and halved. Don't ruin the scenery of the old school building!
"Sekiryuutei, Hyoudou Issei. Let me clearly explain it to you."
Azazel spoke. Ooh, Governor. Please do. In a way even the stupid me can understand.
"That ability halves everything in her surroundings. In other words, if the Hakuryuukou became serious, then Rias Gremory's bust will also be halved."
...Seriously!? No! Never! Her breasts can't be halved!
"Don't fuck with meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
I'll take her out now!
"You bastard! Buchoooooou's! So you intend to halve the size of my Buchou's breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeasts!"
[Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost!]
Voices from jewels on various places of my armour repeatedly resounded.
"I won't forgive you! You're the one person I absolutely won't forgive! I'll knock you down! I'll destroy you! Valiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"
[Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost Boost!]
My surroundings flew off! The ground I was standing on was also greatly gouged out and changed into a crater.
The windows of the old school building completely cracked, and the outer wall was collapsing.
My whole body was wrapped in the greatest mass of aura it has ever had.
"Ahahaha! What the heck is that!? Seriously! His Dragon power sprang up because his Masters breasts might become smaller!"
Azazel guffawed and burst out laughing.
"Its because he is a pervert Azazel-sama. He really is a perfect example of a pervert."
Raynare burst out laughing also! Fuck offfffffffffffffff!
I thrusted my finger at Vali! The far off trees in the background were blown away from the force of the aftershock of thrusting that finger.
"Just try to make a move on Rias Gremory! I'll thoroughly destroy you to the point where you won't be able to reincarnate agaaaaaaain! You halving maniaaaaaaaaaaaac!"
"Today is full of surprises. Who would have thought that this much power would explode because of a woman's breasts. But, it's interesting!"
The Hakuryuukou flew out at me. I didn't feel slow.
Bah! I got away from that spot and kicked Vali in the side as she flew!
"Fast! Have you exceeded me in speed!?"
Like I know! Be surprised as you please! As if I'll forgive! As if I'll forgive this girl! If I leave her alone, not only Buchou, but also Akeno-san's breasts will be halved!
"This is for Buchou's breasts!"
A hit to Vali's abdomen with my right fist! In my mind, Buchou's breasts shook!
[Divide!]
At the same time I activated the Hakuryuukou power I had just transplanted and felt the aura covering Vali decrease sharply.
"Guha!"
Vali spat out bile from her mouth! I continued attacking like that without interference!
"This is for Akeno-san's breasts!"
A hit to the face! Alright! I completely broke her helmet! In my mind, Akeno-san's breasts bounced!
"This is for the breasts I've not seen yet but will!"
The jets on his back from which her wings of light originated were destroyed! In my mind, I saw Makoto's sister, Chelia's perfect breasts jiggle!
"This is for Xenovia's breasts!"
I vigorously kicked her high into the air! In my mind, Xenovia's breasts were pleased!
I then tackled her with extreme speeds!
"Gahah!"
Vali vomited blood from my extreme tackle. Yeah, serves you right! Vali struck against the ground.
In contrast to me who had gotten angry, Vali just gave a seemingly happy smile. It's sickening!
"…Interesting. Truly interesting."
[Vali, I finished analysing his halving power. When compared with the control method of your power, you can handle it.]
"I see. I'm not afraid of him with this."
No way. It's not showing any effect anymore! Even though I thought I delivered that much pain!
"Albion, do you think he's worthy enough to show the Hakuryuukou's Juggernaut Drive if its the current Hyoudou Issei?"
[Vali, it's not a good choice in this place. If you recklessly enter Juggernaut Drive, Ddraig's curse may be removed.]
"It'll all work out, Albion. I, who am about to awaken, in supreme justice..."
What? That damn Vali was chanting something.
[Don't act rashly, Vali! Is it your desire to be at the mercy of my power!?]
With the moon floating within the night sky in the background, a single silhouette swooped down to our location. It swiftly came into the space between Vali and me. It was a man wearing armour that would be worn by a military commander of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
"Vali, I've come for you."
It was a young man with a refreshing looking face. He spoke to Vali cheerfully.
"So its Bikou. What have you come for?"
Vali stood up while wiping away the blood from her mouth.
"Isn't that cruel? I made a long journey and came all the way to this island country because my partner is in a pinch, you know? The other guys were making a fuss at headquarters, you know? Because we're joining together to fight the northern country gods, you were supposed to flee and return right away if the mission failed, right? Cattleya failed to assassinate Michael, Azazel, and Lucifer, right? In that case, your observation role is also over. Come back with me."
"…I see, so its already time."
"Who are you?"
I pointed at the person who had just appeared and asked that.
"He's the descendent of the Victorious Fighting Buddha."
The one who answered was Azazel. Huh? That isn't familiar at all, though?
"Let me say it with a name that you can grasp. He's Son Goku. The famous damn monkey in the Journey to the West."
"S-S-Son, Gokuuuuuuuu!?"
I was so shocked that all my anger till now was blown away! Because, he's the one from that famous story!
"To say it correctly, he is a monkey Youkai that has inherited Son Goku's power. However, it really is the end of the world if even you have joined the Khaos Brigade. No, you're the Son Goku to the Vanishing Dragon. You're also well matched."
That guy laughed at Azazel's words with a cackle.
"I'm different from the first generation that became a Buddha. I just live doing as I like. My name is Bikou. Nice to meet you, Sekiryuutei."
The Youkai called Bikou spun around a cane that had appeared in his hand, and then pierced it into the ground.
Instantly, a black darkness spread over the ground. It seized Vali and Bikou, and made them completely sink into it. So they intend to escape! Don't kid around! I still have to give him my breast doctrine one more time!
"Wait! As if I'll let you escape!"
My Sacred Gear was released. My armour vanished, and the ring which helped my power also crumbled away. The Balance Breaker state that was reinforced by the ring has been removed!
"Azazel! Don't you have more of those rings!? I can't let her escape!"
"It takes a tremendous amount of time to purify those things. I can't mass produce them. And even if I could, the possibility of attaining complete Balance Breaker fades if used too much. To the end, its an emergency use measure."
"Right now is for emergency use! I was made a fool of by her! As if I'll let her get away!"
"If you explosively emit that much power in an instant, your stamina will become empty. As you are now, what you are able to store is limited and long battles are impossible."
I see, that's the decisive gap between me and Vali, as expected. There's no meaning if I can't maintain that period of time where I temporarily surpass her for a long time.
"I as the Hakuryuukou was occupied by the blood relative of the old Maou. The enemy isn't just Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils. Eventually we'll fight again, but at that time it will be even more intense. We'll each get stronger. Until then...Ma-kun..."
She looked at the sleeping Makoto kindly before disappearing into the darkness. We all then decide to go to the school grounds. When getting there, the armies of the three big powers had come in and carried out the processing after the battle.
"M-Ma-tan!? W-What happened!?"
Serafall-sama came over and ripped Makoto away from Raynare and held him dearly on the ground.
When Sirzechs-sama caught sight of us, he raised his hands.
"So you were safe. Thank goodness. Azazel, what happened to that arm?"
Sirzechs-sama gestures Asia to heal his arm, which she does. But, it doesn't fix the arm, just heals the parts that are left, she just closed the wound up.
"I was caught by Cattleya defending Makoto who nearly beat her and nearly self destructed along with her...maybe. I had no choice but to cut it off."
"I see. Her matter was a problem on the Devils side. About that wound..."
"I also…caused trouble with Vali."
They then had a conversation about Vali and her betrayal. Serafall-sama is releasing tears at how Makoto is, he hasn't woken up yet.
"Serafall-sama...Makoto did a great job. He...almost beat that lady and he would've won if she didn't blow herself up and he fought against Vali in an exhausted state. Actually, he did quite abit of damage to Vali."
"That's my Ma-tan. Always doing the stupid things when he is such a smarty all the other times. Why did you do it Ma-tan? What did you need to prove? I already know you are a strong person. Don't scare me ever again. Ma-tan..."
"...I'm...sorry..."
Makoto's small voice brought me back from sadness. It was a little sad to watch Serafall-sama cry over Makoto. Idiot, scaring your King like that.
"Why are you sorry? You did a good job Ma-tan."
"I-I didn't. A-Azazel-san l-lost his arm because of me. I'm always going to be a failure."
"What are you saying? Since when have you been a failure? You aren't a failure."
He shook his head, briefly looked at Michael-san, then me and then focused his eyes on the floor.
"I'm not even..."
"You aren't what?"
"The Sekiryuutei. I'm not someone like that. I'm a useless child and I've always been useless! I'm never going to save the day! I'm just useless! I'm just a stupid small child! You made a bad decision making me your Queen Serafall-sama. You wasted a valuable piece on someone worthless like me!"
SLAP!
She slapped him across the face, with tears stinging her eyes.
"Don't you ever say that again. Do you hear me Makoto? Don't ever say you are useless or worthless or any crap like that."
She called him Makoto instead of Ma-tan. She is really serious. That's the first time I've ever heard her call him that.
"Serafall-sama I..."
"You aren't useless. If you was, I wouldn't of made you my Queen, would I? Why do you think you are useless? All I ever see is you being helpful. Everyday, you help people. Go out of your own way to help people that needs help. Look at Asia-chan, you saved her, when Rias-chan was in that arranged marriage, you wanted to help then but stopped because it might've cause trouble for me. Also Yuuto-chan, you helped him even though you aren't apart of that group. When Cattleya-chan insulted me, you immediately defended me without hesitation. It doesn't matter what others think or say about you, because I am always going to be your main supporter."
When saying that last bit, she looked at Sirzechs-sama and Michael-san. I guess she already knows what he thinks about that, and maybe she also knows about how they apparently talk about me and never really him.
"I...love you."
...He just said he loves her!? H-He loves Serafall-sama!? Saying that now!?
"And, I love you. You actually said it, I'm so happy."
"I'm so in love you Sera-tan! B-But that person hurt me so much...I-I don't even k-know anymore..."
"What happened with that? Please tell me Ma-tan."
When asking him that, Raynare, Asia, Koneko-chan, Kaichou, Gabriel-san, Gasper and even Kiba for some reason crowded around him. They started listening as Makoto explained what happened.
"I-It sounds so stupid. I-I-I had a c-crush on t-this girl for a f-few years, and it g-grew into love. Then, one d-day I gathered m-my courage t-to t-tell her and w-when I-I did...I wouldn't date a shy child. I would rather date someone who is my height and who has confidence, like your brother. Those w-words that d-day hurt me s-so much. T-To most it w-wouldn't b-be so b-bad but...t-to someone l-like me w-who has trouble w-with this s-sort of thing..."
"I see now. That's why. That explains why you compare yourself to Ise-chan. It explains it Ma-tan. Your inferiority complex towards Ise-chan and others and your height complex. You know, that bitch is wrong. She lost the best person in the world that day. It explains why you always looked frightened when one of us did something. Like when we hugged you or kissed you, well just me and that bitch Vali."
"...I'm scared to fall in love again...if it happens then...I can't take the risk that...I know you wouldn't but...what if you just see me as a shy child after all...I don't want to go...through the pain of losing...someone...I love because...I'm like a shy child..."
He buries his hands into his face, but Serafall-sama takes them away.
"I see you as Ma-tan. The boy...no the man I fell in love with. That's who you are too me. No one else can take your place in my heart. You will always be there you know? Not one person can take that place, other than you."
"O-Only me..."
Serafall-sama nodded happily.
"Serafall-sama is right Makoto-san. You are the best kind of person. The day you saved me from Raynare-san. The time after the Phenex game when I was frightened, you was there to make me feel better. Whenever I am in danger, you are always there to help me. I would never hurt Makoto-sans heart. You promised to be with me forever and I promised you."
"A-Asia-chan. I-I did promise to be with you forever. I will always be with you, if you can put up with someone like me."
"Hehe, of course I can! Because, I like Makoto-san very much."
She smiled brightly as Koneko-chan got onto his lap and hugged him.
"...I will always be with you Mako-kun."
"S-Someone like me Koneko-chan..."
"...Only Mako-kun. I wouldn't hurt...your heart either. That girl...was an idiot...to let you go...but she did and now...I...we can have you. Since, you are a lolicon."
She smirked that last part out, he gains red cheeks...is he a lolicon!?
"M-Maybe so..."
"Master. You gave me a second shot at life. I will never forget that. From that and you always promised to protect me during fights. If you wasn't there...I wouldn't of been spared that day, and I will make it up to people by my actions. Ise, also I will make it up to you somehow. I've gotten so much making up to do, and I only want to be by Masters side. If, you can put up with a Fallen Angel maid like me, then I would like to be by Masters side."
"R-Raynare-san also..."
Gasper then hugged Makoto also.
"I-I...you are my mate and I-I wouldn't hurt you! I want to be w-with you alwaaaaaaaaaaaaays!"
"M-Me too Gasper-chan..."
Then Kaichou, she did something I didn't expect, she kissed his cheek! The strict Kaichou actually did that then!? He blushes bright red and looks at her...
"Kaichou..."
"Makoto-kun, you are one of the smartest people I have met. Someone like you who is intelligent yet always so kind and generous and very loving towards others. It is a very rare thing to find. Besides, who else is going to help me annoy the ape?"
"Fuck off Sona!"
Buchou said from beside me.
"Don't you tell me to fuck off ape! I am trying to talk with Makoto-kun here, not you ape. So shut up and sleep with Azazel."
Buchou looks pissed off, Azazel looks happy and perversely at Buchou, I immediately glare at him, sick bastard isn't touching Buchou's oppai! That's me!
"Oh go and run the Khaos Brigade!"
Kaichou glared at Buchou, but then turned back to Makoto.
"What I was trying to say is, I wouldn't hurt you now or ever. Is that clear? I wouldn't do things like that."
"Kaichou...thank you..."
"W-Well, I can't really say anything Makoto-kun, but you already know how I feel. And, when that happens, I wont leave you, I wouldn't anyway because, you know."
What the hell is Kiba going on about?
"I know Yuuto-senpai, I know. Thank you for...that."
"If that's what it takes, then I'm happy."
Gabriel-san then hugged him, to Serafall-sama's ire.
"Onii-sama, you know how I feel about Makoto-kun. I have for along time now. All the things I've seen and witnessed him do. He would've been born an Angel if he wasn't such a cute fox. Do you see Makoto-kun? My feelings are...well they are very deep. You might not feel the same yet...but I know more about you than you do about me. However, I want you to find out about me, and I want to find out everything about you."
"I...want to know more about...you also."
She smiled as everyone who spoke, even that bastard Kiba hugged Makoto, who cried tears of happiness. That girl can't hurt you anymore Makoto. She is in the past...he has a harem!? Arghhhhhhhhhhh! Damn it! Somehow, he got ahead of me! W-Well that's fine. He is Harem Prince after all, still wont overtake me! I'm, happy for him. He can finally move on from that pain she caused so long ago. He will still be shy as that's just him but...he can finally feel better about things.
"T-Thank you everyone. N-Now I finally s-see that you all wouldn't...hurt me."
"That's right Ma-tan. No one will ever hurt your heart again, or I will hurt them physically. Also, Sirzechs-chan, Michael-chan. You think I wouldn't notice that you didn't congratulate my cutest Queen with all the work he has done. Like beating Kokabiel, and Cattleya-chan, almost and helped defend against Vali. I know you've been talking about Ise-chan just now and before. While I'm not saying he hasn't done things that are praiseworthy because he has, I'm just saying that my cutest Queen has been doing very important things also. He might not be the Sekiryuutei but, with his insane talent, he doesn't need to be."
She scolded those two, who hang their heads in shame.
"Now, I would be happy if you gave my...actually no. It shouldn't have to come to me to say anything. If you actually looked at Ma-tan, you would see how amazing he really is. And if you knew who Ma-tan is then, you would be happy he is on our side."
I don't understand that last part, but she really loves Makoto to say these things to Michael-san and Sirzechs-sama.
"Sera-tan...t-thank you for...everything you have done for me."
"Hehe, I am so happy you feel better Ma-tan! That means, we can be ecchi with one another. Since that horrid girl is gone from your kind heart. I, along with everyone bar Gabriel can take her place and more."
"Ummm, what do you mean by, bar me?"
Gabriel-san asks, Serafall-sama glared at her.
"That's what I said, wasn't it!? I mean, take a hike sister! Ma-tan doesn't need you!"
"B-But I-I want to be around Makoto-kun more..."
Gabriel-san pouted as Serafall-sama rolled her eyes at her.
"Oh fuck off!"
We all face faulted as Gabriel-san looks upset! But then, Makoto spoke up to Michael-san.
"M-Michael-sama...I-I would l-like to ask y-you something."
"Yes, Makoto-kun? Oh, and well done for your efforts during this assault. I truly mean that. Serafall wouldn't have to say anything because I was going to praise you anyway."
He gains teary eyes, but then pulls out his phone and gains a smirk...he rushes over and hugs Michael-san around the neck!
"Selfie!"
"Hehe, that is an imagine taken with close friends, yes?"
"Y-Yes! T-To take a selfie with Michael-sama would be a pleasure. B-But, is it alright if I ask about Asia-chan?"
"And about Xenovia also."
I chirp in from the side. Yes, even I want that for Xenovia also. Since she believed also.
"Yes also Xenovia-senpai. Can you make it so they can pray to you?"
"Please Michael-san. Those two and another..."
Gabriel-san cuts me off.
"Makoto-kun, what about you? Wouldn't you like to pray also? Asking just for those two is a wonderful thing, but what about you? You can be selfish right now and ask for yourself."
Gabriel-san tells him, he makes a happy face.
"I-I...me also. If y-you could only do it for two then, please pick those two. I-If it is possible for three then...I-I would l-love to pray again...to you Michael-sama."
"I understand. If it is three, then that is something I can do. Even though there is no god, will you still pray Xenovia, Asia?"
Asking those two, they both nod strongly.
"Yes, I want to pray even if there is no lord."
"Me too. I'll give thanks to the lord...to Michael-sama."
"Very well. I'll do that right away when I return to headquarters. Fufufu, it should be fine if there are only three Devils who don't receive damage when praying. How interesting."
Those three make happy faces. Makoto and Asia grasp each others hands and jump up and down happily!
"We can pray again Makoto-san! Thank you!"
"Yes! We can pray again Asia-chan!"
Those two continued to do that, but then...stopped jumping up and down and stared into one another's eyes deeply...they moved forward until their lips connected! They are kissing! W-Wow, Xenovia then comes over and kisses my cheek! A cheek kiss form Xenovia is amazing!
"Thank you Ise, for asking about me also."
"Its fine. You can pray without restraint from now on."
Her face turns red and she nods...but then Akeno-san comes over and kisses my cheek also! Her lips are so soft on my cheek! It feels good Akeno-san!
"Ufufu, I can't lose to Xenovia-chan."
"Oh fucking hell. Ise, here look."
Buchou caught my attention, she then caught my lips with her own! Akeno-san and Xenovia are leaking KI and it is directed at Buchou! As I'm kissing Buchou, Makoto is kissing Asia! Buchou and I break apart at the same time as Makoto and Asia.
"Asia-chan...that was..."
"Y-Yes...it was...very good. I-It was my first but...I am happy I-I kissed you..."
"M-Me too Asia-chan..."
Those two are shy with one another, I notice Kiba go over and speak to Michael-san.
"Michael-sama, about the aforementioned matter, please do as you said."
"Following your advice, I swear on the holy demonic sword you gave us that I will not allow holy sword research to produce any more victims. It was a huge error for us to flatly reject important believers to this extent."
That's great!
"Yuuto-senpai, that is very great!"
"T-Thank you Makoto-kun."
Kiba, he said shyly as a response to Makoto...
"Michael, I'll leave the explaining to the Valhalla guys to you. Since it would be problematic for me to move imprudently. Afterwards, you'll have to convey what happened today to Mt. Sumeru as well."
"Yeah, since there would be no persuasive power if either the Governor of the Fallen Angels or the Maou explained, I'll have to tell them. I'm accustomed to reporting to god, after all."
That was Michael-sans reply to Azazel.
"Asia-chan, come and join me on the selfie with Michael-sama!"
"Y-Yes! It is the best way after all!"
So, those three happily took a selfie together. Those three smiled very happily. Then, Michael-san took a large number of his followers to heaven...besides Gabriel-san.
"I have chosen peace. The Fallen Angels won't fight with the Angels and Devils at all from now on. Those who are dissatisfied with this may leave. However, I'll kill you without reservation the next time we meet. Only those who want to follow come with me."
[We will live for the sake of Governor Azazel till the day we die!]
"I will live for Azazel-sama! But, also my Master!"
Idiot Raynare. Well, if she is changing then...
After Azazel issued orders to his troops, the Fallen Angels deployed magic circles and returned.
The Devil troops also seemed to be transferring from magic circles.
The school grounds that had been crowded with all those troops became rapidly desolate, and then only the few people gathered with us were left.
Azazel, the only Fallen Angel left besides Raynare, let out a big breath and left in the direction of the school gate.
"I'll leave the cleaning up to Sirzechs. I'm tired, so I'm heading back."
He tried to wave his hand and head back, but he stopped just once and pointed his finger at me.
"That's right, Sekiryuutei. Since I plan to stay here for a little while, I'll help that Bishop of Rias Gremory."
Then he looked off a little and spoke.
"For the red, it's women. For the white, it's power and the fox. Either one is so purely simple that it's shocking."
"Don't call me a fox Azazel-san! Its Kyuubi thank you."
"Its the same thing! Fox Youkai!"
Makoto rolled his eyes but, a smile appeared on Azazel's face. Saying just that, Azazel then left while whistling. Sirzechs-sama and Grayfia-san also gave Makoto words of praise, he became happy, I guess we don't have to talk after all. That's all he wanted after all, someone to praise him. I'm proud of him.
That day, the treaty was signed, the Kuoh Treaty, named after the school.
"Gabriel, why are you still here, and annoying everyone alive?"
"I-I don't annoy everyone that is alive. I'm actually quite a nice person, since I am an Angel."
"Liar! You aren't an Angel!"
I, along with everyone else shakes our heads at the scene. But, what happened earlier still played on my mind. This Chelia girl, this Project HDF, just what is that and where is she? If this girl is still alive, shouldn't she come and see her brother? Chelia...if you are alive, come and find Makoto.
AN; Katarea isn't dead and where she is, well it will be revealed in time also there is a reason why I have been typing Cattleya. Now, onto the reviews. It seems lots of people want Makoto and his sis to hook up. Well, I have decided for it, so those two are together, but she will tease Ise a little when they meet. For Jeanne, I am still up in the air about that, so it could go either way. Now, for Elmenhilde, should she be with Makoto also? And Griselda and Valerie to Ise? Lastly, a review about if I would add characters from other series? I would, but I would need a good reason and how to incorporate them into the story. So, if you could give me those then, I would happily add said person.
Issei; Rias, Akeno, Xenovia, Tsubasa, Kuroka, Aika, Yasaka, Bennia, Kiyome, Le Fay, Seekvaira, Isabella, Katarea.
Makoto; Serafall, Koneko, Sona, Asia, Ravel, Gabriel, Kunou, Ophis, Irina, Rossweisse, Raynare, Yumi (fem Kiba) Gasper (fem) Vali (fem) Cao Cao (fem), Chelia.