"BREAK!"
"CRASH!"
"CRACK!"
"Huff huff... Huff."
"Raynare, please calm dow-"
"CALM DOWN!?" She shouted before Dohnaseek could finish. They are now in a random, abandoned church after they're intense fight with Joker and Raynare is not very happy with the conclusion as she smashes every living thing she could find. from walls to vases to even tables.
"You expect me to calm down after such a humiliating loss!?" She then smashed the table with all of her strength and broke it in half. She continued. "If only that damn brat never stood in my way. If only he's not here, I could've.."
Raynare then took a deep breath to calm herself down, although it wasn't enough to dissipate her leftover anger and frustration towards the infamous Phantom Thief.
"Kekekeke I must admit, that Joker guy is one hell of an opponent," Freed says while holding his signature light blade.
"Slam!"
"Starting tomorrow, we'll scout every area of Kuoh Town. We'll find him and Asia, No matter the cost." Her statement was made clear as her allies firmly agreed.
[Take your Time!]
"Mmmm." A humming sound as she slowly opened her eyes before immediately closing them as sunlight hit her face, Asia woke up. That was the best sleep she had ever experienced. Before all this, she had a very hard time sleeping due to the circumstances she'd been in, and now she felt at peace possibly quite a long time.
She got up and looked down to see both Ren and Morgana. the two who saved her last night, only to find out that they're not in the futon. She began searching around the house, trying to find them to which she heard the sound of water dropping and plates clanking one by one. It must be the kitchen she thought as she headed there to see what was going on.
Once Asia made it to the kitchen, she saw Ren who looked to be washing the dishes while Morgana was on the floor, enjoying his meal.
Ren immediately turns his head to Asia as he realizes that she has woken up. "Oh morning, couldn't quite see you there." He says in a very gentle tone. He stops washing the dishes and puts a chair on hold for her. "So how's your sleep?"
"It was wonderful. Never in my life have I slept so good."
"Never huh?" Ren says. It seems like she has been through so much in her life. She hasn't had a decent meal, she hasn't slept so comfortably until now. What kind of torment did this young girl go through? He thought.
He brushes those thoughts aside for now and says. "Breakfast is ready by the way. Let's fill up our stomachs before we go." Asia then looks at the table and sets two sets of meals for the two of them. The meal was simple though with a rice bowl, miso soup with tofu plus Tamagoyaki, and a bit of kimchi side to it.
Asia didn't hesitate as she sat down and clasped her hand. "Thanks for the food." and dug in. While it's no curry, she still thinks it's pretty good. Perfect for a Japanese breakfast.
Once that's done, they fix themselves before leaving the house. "Joker," Morgana says as he steps outside. "Keep an eye on her okay? If there's anything wrong, call me."
Ren responded back with a thumbs up then two of them left.
[Take your Time!]
(OST: My Homie)
At the Hyodou Residence. The family itself was having a nice meal with the one exception being Issei, who had a glum look ever since the morning was up. He ignored his food on the table considering the fact that he was super duper worried about Asia. Ren hasn't given him a call either so it doesn't seem his anxiety will lessen. He can't help but feel guilty that he left Asia alone and has to rely on Ren-senpai to save her since Rias couldn't let him. He should've forced himself to take Asia with him even if that meant disobeying his orders from Prez.
This has gone on long enough, that his worries are off the charts that he thinks he is starting to have gray hairs...kinda. Starting afterward, he's gonna go outside and take action even if it means going all by himself. He couldn't care less if Prez starts scolding him, although that's been happening. He awakens his sacred gear not too long ago. But the thing is that he doesn't really know how to use it properly nor even know how it works. Taking this step has plenty of risks but Issei decides it's better to just go rather than do nothing he suppose so.
"Ding Dong."
(OST Ends)
He jolts as the doorbell rings. Who would come to the house this early in the morning? Might be President he thought. Ms. Hyodou stood up and walked to the door and opened it. What Issei didn't expect though were two guests in front.
"Morning, Ms. Hyodou correct? We are looking for your son. Is he here?"
"Oh, why yes. Iss-"
But before she could finish his name, Issei immediately rushed towards them and gave the two a heartwarming hug. He was so relieved that the two came out okay and Ren even fulfilled his request.
"Thank goodness. You guys are okay." That was all he could spurt out. All those fears and worries were gone once he saw them.
"I got her back just as you told me to," Ren says while smiling.
"Issei-san..."
The tension immediately broke as Ms. Hyodou joined in the fray. "Oh my, It seems that Issei made more friends right dear?" She asked mischievously to which the Dad said it back "Finally, something good he has done for once."
"Guys!" Issei shouted.
"Please come inside, make yourself comfortable."
The two nodded as they both headed inside. Inside the house, on the other hand, wasn't too shabby either. It's not anything special but it's functional for a living. "I'm so glad that Issei finally started to make friends aside from those two. They really truly influence our boy in such a negative manner that I sincerely apologize If you have seen his behavior," Ms. Hyoudou stated to which Issei scowled in response.
"Don't worry Ms. Hyodou besides" Ren firmly grabs Issei by the head. "I'll be watching him if he does something even the slightest bit of perverseness." Then gave him a warning glare to which he gulped.
"Oh my, just what I expect my son needs. A friend with a good influence under his belt." His dad says to which Issei can't take it anymore. "A-anyways, I'll take them to my room, see ya."
"But Issei, you haven't finished your meal yet."
"I swear I'll come down. For now, I just wanna talk to them."
"Hmmm... All right. Just promise me you do."
Issei nods as he heads upstairs to his room and the two follow. Inside Issei's room is nothing too special either except for the fact that Ren caught his bookshelf, mostly full of perverted mags. And that's not all, he has figurines and posters of them and even has a timer based on it. Ren just pinches the edge of his nose, not knowing how to put into words what his eyes just witnessed.
"Hey don't judge me!" Issei shouted, knowing what Ren's expression meant. "Whatever, I just hope Asia is never corrupted when she sees welp... all of this," Ren says.
That statement is thrown out the window as Asia innocently holds one of Issei's half-naked figurine with a curious look in her eyes. Immediately with no hesitation, grabs it and tosses it out to the window as well. Issei meanwhile, gaped at what Ren did.
"NOOOOOOO MY FIGURINE!" He shouted with comical tears appearing on his face.
"Anyways, let's cut to the chase." Ren leaves no more room as he gets straight to the point, wanting to move on from all this nonsense.
"Oh right. So... how did you find her anyway?"
"Well, it all started..."
[Take your Time!]
"Seriously, how could this happen!"
At the occult research club, Rias to say the least is frustrated. Her toes tapping on the floor repeat after repeat, her arms closed off with an exasperated look on her face.
Every mission we were supposed to be dealt with till now has been baffling. Like each one of those strays we encounter has for some reason, sort of switched their personalities or something like I don't understand!"
"We contact the higher-ups in case some group took our place before we appeared but, they never send anyone," Akeno states.
"Then what is it? Those stray devils act so unusual. Every one of them cried in forgiveness, thinking about what they had just done and it's like... *sigh* I really have no clue." Rias says while pinching the edge of her nose.
"Hmmm... it can't be hypnosis right?"
"That seems to be the case, though we haven't had any lead yet." Akeno again states.
"Hmmm... It could be from what I understand." Kiba meanwhile, is sitting on the couch and joins the conversation. "Do you have any idea Kiba-kun?" Rias says.
"From one stray to another. They seem very remorseful of what horrible deeds they just did, almost like a... change of heart.
A change of heart. That line seems familiar but where did that come from?- Wait could it be..."
[Take your Time!]
"Woah, you just wipe them off the floor just like that!"
It's been fifteen minutes as Ren tells what happened from beginning to end. "So cool!" Issei shouted, he couldn't help but admiration to his Senpai.
"I may not see the entire battle but... Ren-san is amazing at fighting." Asia says. Ren is flattered, to say the least, while awkwardly scratches the back of his head. "Hey come on now, it's not like I did all of the work, give Morgana some credit."
"What Asia states, you said you have wielded three of those... Persona was it? I thought you could only summon one."
"That is until I wipe the floor of those strays you guys were supposed to destroy," Ren smirked to which Issei gaped and aggressively pointed his fingers to him and says. "I knew it! You were the one who stole their hearts. Why didn't you tell me!?"
"A thief got his secrets, that's all."
"Umm... Ren- Senpai if I may ask..." Asia says while raising her right arm timidly. "Sure, what is it?"
"Well... it's just that you can summon multiple of those creatures yet I haven't seen Morgana-san do it. Why is that?"
"Maybe it's because he doesn't feel like showing it-"
Before Issei could finish his word. "No, Unlike me, Morgana doesn't have the ability to summon multiple Personas at his will."
This seems to surprise both the two, though mostly by Issei. "Wait what!? How?"
Ren sighs, another explanation. Well, it can't be helped though. "This is just a theory that I made. Simply put, those who are considered "special" can be granted a "special ability." For instance, my... former ally has the ability to turn those around him mad. Maruki I just mentioned to you Issei has the ability to merge his cognition to the real world and also rewrite people's perception and reality."
"Holy crap." Issei gaped at this information. Asia is the same though a bit subtle.
"Mine is commonly known as the Wild Card. The ability to summon multiple Personas at once. Each Personas I summon depends on its variety but all in all, every Persona has its own elementals, stats, strengths, and weaknesses."
"So cool!" Issei gaped at this information.
"So that means that if Morgana-san isn't special like you Ren-san. He can't possess multiple of those creatures correct?" Asia asks to which Ren nods and says. "Yeah. But don't think that Morgana is weak and all that. There's a reason why he defeated three fallens just by himself but enough about me."
He then looks at Asia to which Asia is a bit unnerved. "I'll make this clear: I will not judge nor hurt Asia. I just wanna know why. Why are you tagging along with guys like those anyhow?"
Issei while a part of him suggests that it is a bit early for her to spill the beans, the other part is very curious. There is no way that an adorable, innocent-looking angel like Asia decides to team up with those Fallen Angels of her own free will. They most likely blackmail her or something.
Asia meanwhile, was stunned. To be honest, she didn't know where to start nor if she was sure about telling them. A part of her wanted to tell that she doesn't wanna talk about it and the other is telling her that they need to know considering that both did their best to rescue her. She owes them that much but...
Then suddenly, she felt a gentle palm touching her shoulder. It was Ren's hand that comforted her. "Remember, we're not going to judge you. Take your time." He says with a comforting voice and that gives Asia the boost she needed.
(OST: Alleycat)
"I was raised by the church when my Mother abandoned me when I was a child. One day, I saw a poor puppy who was injured so I prayed to God very very hard. Hoping to save this poor puppy's life and then a miracle happened. I gained the ability of twilight healing and I used it to heal its injuries. It was very happy and some of the members saw it... So they sent me to bigger churches. And I use this power that God has blessed me to help so many ill and injured people. I was very happy even though... I still felt lonely."
Ren and Issei were both sympathetic towards her. Despite their awful reputation. One is a pervert and the other is an falsely accused criminal, they still have friends at their side. Issei has Motohama and Matsuda and Ren has the Phantom Thieves.
She took a deep breath and continued. "Until that day. A man, lying down outside of the church, completely injured. So I tried to heal him the same way I healed the rest but... He was not a human being. He was a Devil..."
Issei is gaped at this. No way so that's how it all went south for her?
"The members saw this and treated me as an outcast." She says in a gloomy tone. Even to this day, She can still feel it now.
"You traitor!"
"Such heresy!"
"You dare save a devil!? Disgusting!"
Asia with tears in her eyes, almost about to drop out, suddenly saw a napkin in its hand. It was Rens. "Take it." in a gentle voice.
She obliged as she dampened it to her eyes before it could hit her face. "Thank you..."
Issei hearing this, makes his blood boil as he clenches his fist so hard to the point it turns white. How dare they treat Asia like this? Despite everything she's done they're throwing her away just like that. He couldn't care less about her saving that devil. Nobody knew if he was or not.
Ren feels the same way albeit in a bit of a calm manner. He also understands Asia since he has been through the same way as he did. After he was falsely accused by Shido, loads of people he once knew and loved with the exception of his family treated him as an outcast. His former friends, his former Seniors, teachers, and even the Principal wanted nothing to do with him despite the good he had done.
"Despite what happened. I still do not regret what I did. I cannot see myself leaving a lying man alone despite being a devil. I truly believe this is a test. A trial if you will. If I overcame this trial that God has given me. I will become free and achieve my dreams. I wanna make lots of friends, live a normal life, and do cool and fun stuff with them... but until then. That remains a delusion."
"... What are you talking about Asia?" The two of them look at Ren as he continues. "It's not much but, you have already made friends. Three of them in fact."
Asia widens her eyes. She never thought of it. Could it be? If this is a dream please don't wake her up.
Issei's widens his eyes as well. Now knows what Ren is saying as he picked on his cue. "He's right Asia and if you want even more friends then, I can ask Motohama and Matsuda for-"
"Whap!"
Before he could finish, Ren slapped Issei on the back of his head. "Ouch! What was that for!?"
"Nope. Nuh uh, no way. There is no way in hell I will let her be friends with a bunch of porn addicts. You are bad enough but it's even worse that we have three of you guys."
Issei retorted. "Hey! They may be perverted but they're not that ba-"
His words stopped again by a small laugh. It was Asia and she looked ecstatic. The difference between then and now is pretty apparent. She quickly stopped laughing and said. "I'm so glad. I may not achieve some of my dreams but it's a start."
"Then whyn't we achieve one of them now." Ren stood up to which, both Issei and Asia looked up at him. "You say you wanted to do fun and cool stuff with friends right? Then let's go outside."
"Ehhhh! R-really!?" Asia is gaped by this. So not only does she get to fulfill not one, but two people all on the same day?
"Yeah, it could be fun," Issei states and then continues. "Tell me, Asia, have you tried eating at Big Bang Burger or got to June and tried out some of their delicious street foods? Or even tried out Gun About at the arcade"
Asia shook her head gently, Never once did she get to try those in her whole life until now.
"Then what're we waiting for? Let's go!" Issei is pumped up. This is going to be the best day of her life and he's going to make sure that it stays that way.
"Then it's decided."
[Take your Time!]
"God damn it..." Issei mourns in sadness. "I was so full back home and now we have to eat again."
"Well, you haven't finished your breakfast yet," Ren stated to which Issei retorted. "That's because you guys came to my house way too early."
Asia meanwhile while the two are arguing. She was holding a burger completely dumbfounded. She doesn't even know where or how to eat this. Issei saw this first and asks. "Hey Asia, what's wrong?"
"Oh... uhm..." Asia didn't know what to say but Issei could tell what it was about. "Here, you do it like this."
He grabbed his burger and took a big bite out of it. Asia took notes and did the same as well.
She took a big bite but not as big as Issei and chewed it endlessly. After she swallowed, she was in ecstasy.
"Wow! So yummy!"
Ren had an idea in his head. And lucky enough, his guts are still on max full lionheart. "Hey guys, wanna see a neat trick?"
"?"
"?"
He immediately throws his burger all the way to the top along with removing the wrapper of course. Both Issei and Asia's mouths were agape as they both locked their eyes on his burger that was about to drop down.
"Chomp!"
Only Ren took a whole bite of the entire burger once it's almost dropped down to his mouth. He chewed it very hard until it was finally time to swallow.
The two's expressions were nothing but filled with amazement. "Woah! So cool!" Issei says
"That is so amazing Ren-san," Asia says while clapping her hands with joy.
"Heh," Ren smirks in response but then asks. "We still have some fun left to do. What place do you wanna go next Asia?"
Asia hesitated but still asked if she could see some clothes for a bit. She says she is interested in buying cute clothes but doesn't have the money for it. Ren assures her that if she sees something she's interested in buying, he has her back. Asia then immediately refused since it was too much but Ren insisted and so with no other choice, the three of them did.
They then go to an Arcade to play for a bit to lose some steam. Ren won over Issei in a game "Gun About." But at least Issei is lucky enough to get a Raichu plushy on a claw machine. He gave it to Asia as a gift and she couldn't help but smile in glee. "These clothes, this cute Raichu plushie, and this trip we have bonded. I will never forget them" she says to which the two boys cooed.
For one last trip, they headed over to the movies to watch the latest NEO Featherman that came out yesterday at a perfect time. It was a great time for the three of them, especially for Asia.
"So, what do you think?" Ren asks
Once the movie is over. Three of them headed to the park, the same park where… that all started. They sat at the nearest bench, contemplating their experience on this very day. While the two boys were having a lot of fun, It was Asia who enjoyed every single second of it.
"So, what do you think of the movie?" Issei asks her. To which she gleamed with joy in response. "It was so much fun! My favorite of them all is that Pink Featherman, she's so heroic and so cool!"
"Ah that Pink Featherman, thank god it's still Yukari Takeba reprising the role," Issei says with tears in his eyes.
'I heard my cousin is friends with her. Well what can I say, she is a very popular singer after al-"
He immediately stopped thinking then his expression turned grave.
"Is there something wrong Senpai?"
"Do you not like the movie?" They both saw the look on his face and asked if he was okay.
Ren ignored them for now and quickly, using his third eye. In the far front, nothing there happening. Left or right is fine. They're good behind them until he senses towards up on the left where-
"Crap!"
"Boom!"
On instinct, Ren quickly dashed along pushing both Issei and Asia from the ground before he sensed a spear and exploded.
The bench exploded into smithereens, and the ground cracked and blown up as rocks from the ground started flying.
"I knew you three were going to come here in the first place." As they started to fix up, they heard someone very familiar.
"Great, guess everything doesn't come with a happy ending after all… Raynare."
"Indeed, that is." Up comes Raynare with the rest of the four along with some lackeys and here and there.
"Y-Yuuma..." Issei Whispered.
"Lady Raynare," Asia says.
"Hello, Joker, Asia, and most importantly, my pathetic ex-boyfriend." She says with a sadistic smile on her face. Issei grits his teeth in response but doesn't say or do anything yet.
"We are here to grab our dear Asia home and get some payback on what you did to us."
"Still bitter by the fact that you lost?" Ren snarkily says to which the five fallens twitch their brows in annoyance.
"Don't tempt us," Raynare says lowly then continues afterward. "Now, if you all value your lives, I suggest you give Asia to us. Except for you Joker, but we will make sure to give you a less horrible death if you gave her to me that is."
"Heh, No win-win situation for me. Sorry, but I'm thinking... no." That was all that Ren said. Suddenly the five of them summon their signature spears and their lackeys prepared their stances in battle.
Issei can't help but shudder in terror. There are so many enemies here, that they could really get killed. "S-senpai, we need to-"
Before he could continue, he saw Ren's eyes. Rather than fear or dread, it is filled with determination, filled with the ability to never back down. Issei then looked behind she saw Asia's face with fear in her eyes as she clasped both of her hands in prayer. He then thought about the situation at hand and realized, that now was not the time to chicken up especially when her friend was in trouble.
This is it, he will stand up and fight, no matter what. With immediate action, He raises his hand shouting, "Sacred Gear!" A green light forms around his hand and a red scale surrounds it. "Senpai, let me fight as well."
The five fallen saw what was on his hand and suddenly-
"Snrk."
"Hehehehe...Hahahahahaha!"
Raynare laughed loudly followed by Dohnaseek then the rest gave a thunderous round of laughter. The three humans were dumbfounded by the sudden outburst.
"That's it? That's what you've got after all this time!?" Raynare says while holding her mouth to prevent her from laughing. She then continued. "That was nothing more than a twice-critical sacred gear. It doubles the user's power but even then it only takes about a minute and at best, could only crack a wall."
With her explanation, Issei was baffled, to say the least. He looked at his sacred gear. The same sacred gear that was the sole reason why he was killed in the first place, the same sacred gear that was why Rias reincarnated him and to think this will be an opportunity to protect the helpless like Asia was the same sacred gear that is weak in the first place. He questions it.
"Heh, it looks like causing so much trouble for that boy was literally all for nothing. To think he wields a dangerous sacred gear, perhaps that was a hunch." Dohnaseek says, awfully disappointed.
"...So?"
Issei snapped out of his thoughts as he heard Ren speaks and the rest turned their attention to him. He continued, "Do you really think that's it? That he can't grow stronger or find a way? Issei!"
He shouted as Issei's attention was fully towards him. "Don't let doubt overcome you. The moment you doubt yourself, that's where the enemy starts to take advantage."
He widens his eyes at what Ren says. He's right, Now's not the time to dwell on doubt, they've got a girl to save and he will find a way to get stronger, no matter what. "Right, Senpai!"
"You know talking is pretty tiring so let's cut to the chase," Raynare says as she sheats her spear. Both Ren and Issei prepared in their battle stance while Asia stood back a bit as she clasped her hands in prayer.
"Issei listen to me, take Asia, and get out of here now," Ren ordered to which Issei shook in refusal. "No way, I can't run while you do something. I wanna help Senpai."
"The only thing you can help is get Asia out of here. I'm entrusting her to you Issei, Go to Morgana's house and tell them what happened. I'm still not a hundred percent so I'll give you some time until he gets here, Now go!" He ordered once again but this time, Issei couldn't help but follow his orders. He grabbed Asia's wrist and they ran to escape.
"Stop them at once!" Raynare commanded to which their minions obliged as multiple of them went for the two but before they could.
"Maieha!"
Dark magic suddenly burst out of the ground as multiple of them were down for the count. Joker is now in Thief outfit with Arsene behind him, "All right, it's showtime!"
[Take your Time!]
The two sprinted as fast as they could, almost at the exit. Asia asks, "Is huff Ren-san huff.. going to be huff all right?"
"... Yeah huff huff, we'll just have to believe in him..."
Almost step close to the exit until-
"FYUUU!"
"Boom!"
As they were close, a spear landed in front of them and exploded leading the two to jump back due to the effect of the explosion. They both fall down but they were fine for the most part. Issei got the most damage meanwhile Asia while fine, still has some of her clothes ripped.
"Ahahaha, Where do you two think you're going?" outcomes Raynare, descending with her wings. Issei grits his teeth as he tries to stand up but can't no matter how much he tries.
"I have barely hit you yet you can't even manage to stand up? Pathetic." She mocked then flew towards Asia and grabbed her,
"A-Asia!" He shouted.
"Sorry but, I'm taking what's mine."
"You bitch!" He shouted in fury, he tried to stand up once again but to no avail.
She then goes to Issei and grabs him by the neck. "You'll be the bait. You are what we need to get some... Payback."
[Take your Time!]
"Hmph! Fwoosh!"
"Fwoosh!"
"Clang!"
Joker deflects two spears using his dagger and commands a quick Maeiha to both Dohnaseek and Kalawarner but both easily dodges.
"Too slow," Kalawarner says
Joker twitched his eyebrow and thought. 'My stamina hasn't yet fully recovered since last night. And it keeps on dropping as I keep on fighting but, I can't quit yet. I'll have to keep my head low until Mona is here."
He snapped out of his thoughts as there was still allegiance left charging at Joker.
"Kill him!"
"Kill the Phantom Thief!"
"For our dear fallens!"
Joker growled lowly as he shouted. "Come, Hua Po."
Hua Po appeared in the fray and summoned a mighty gust of Garu targeted towards them, sending them flying all the way to the ground.
"Guahhh!"
"Ahhhh!"
Now all that's left are the fallen angels and-
"Surprise Suprise!"
"?" He quickly turned around and saw Freed as he was about to swing his sword to slash him. In an instinct, Joker uses blocked it with his dagger as the only resort. 'Damn it, I can't summon any more magic, my stamina has dropped considerably."
"Kyahahahaha DIE!"
"SNAP!"
In an instance, he backed down but his dagger had snapped.
"Oops, Am I supposed to do that?" He questioned in a mocking tone.
"Ahahahaha, it looks like you're down for the count, Joker."
'Huff Huff, this is going to be a lot harder than I thought...'
"Yoohoo! Over here!" He heard Raynare sing from the sky as she held both Issei and Asia as captives.
"And I was wondering where you are... Damn It.."
"Senpai... Run!" He screamed to which Raynare pointed the spear towards him. "Don't move! Now... Stay right where you are Joker, pull a tiny trick, and your friend over here." Raynare then puts it closer to his cheeks as it then bled. "Might die."
Joker with no choice but to lower his guard for both of their safety. What he didn't expect however is a spear targeted to the abdomen.
"BOOM!"
In an instant, the spear exploded with Joker down for the count, blood splattered all over him. Thankfully his body hasn't blown to bits as it's still there, with the remnants of his Phantom Thief clothes begin to disappear as he returns to normal
Both Issei and Asia meanwhile, widen their eyes in terror.
"Senpai!"
"R-Ren-san..." She says then broke down in tears.
"Finally! He's down for the count. Oh, what should we do Raynare? Shall we chop him up, bleed him even more?" Freed says excitedly while the rest of the fallen are waiting for her response.
"Oh, we will end him soon enough. But his power intrigues me that I can't help it."
"What will you do about the boy?" Dohnaseek then points his finger at Issei.
"Leave him. He's not worth killing anymore." As Raynare threw him to the ground like a ragdoll.
"Aw man, I really wanted to cut this devil scum," Freed says.
She then grabs Ren's unconscious, bloody, torn-up body by the waist. "Let's patch him up before he's dead yet. We still need the mysterious power he is wielding. As for you." She then looks at Asia with a mischievous look on her face. Asia is shaken, her mouth couldn't stop quivering.
"You were a very naughty girl for trying to run away from me dear. This time, I'll make sure your punishment is well-suitable."
The fallen and the rest of the remaining pawns nodded as they engaged their wings and flew away. The pawns meanwhile, quickly vanish from the fray and all that lasts is Issei lying on the ground helpless.
His eyes began pouring in tears as he gritted his teeth in frustration. He failed yet again, he couldn't save Asia twice and he failed Ren's request let alone saving him. He felt like an absolute failure.
To be continued...