AN: I have no excuses for this late chapter. Working just drains me mentally and physically, it makes writing feel less fun and more repetitive. I'm thinking of trying a different writing style with shorter chapters to update faster, hopefully this won't compromise with the chapters' quality.
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Chapter 64: Target
Three beauties sat around a table, fidgeting while waiting. They promised to be patient and had their eyes glued onto their target, almost forgetting to blink.
Rias, Akeno, and Koneko waited 10 minutes earlier than they agreed, fearing that they'll miss it. So what exactly could root down three of the most beautiful women in Kuoh you ask?
They're waiting for Daisuke to call them.
"You don't think senpai would have too much sex with Miho-senpai that he'll forget about us right?"
"Of course not, Daisuke would never, we all noticed how different his kiss was today."
"Ufufu, that is true. His lips were gentle and tender, as if his feelings are trying to tell us something."
The three simultaneously touched their lips, blushing at the same time, the sensation dazed them at once. They were completely in sync.
"Do you think Daisuke is beginning to love us... as more than sex friends?"
"Ara ara, we shouldn't jump to conclusions again, though I think you might be right"
"I don't know what a kiss full of love feels like but somehow, I just know it when I felt senpai's lips."
A minute passed and that was a minute closer to their promised time. They brought an extra large tablet for this occasion so the three can see his face together.
"Ufufu, I am getting nervous for some reason."
"Me too." Koneko's tail flicked from right to left, "I can't believe it's so hard to get by one day without senpai."
"Is this how wives feel when they finally get to see their husbands after a long time?"
"Well, we do see and make physical contact with senpai everyday so..."
"Ufufu, because Daisuke-kun isn't here today, I couldn't get enough pleasure to climax."
Rias and Koneko stared flatly at the embodiment of sexual libido known as the fallen angel.
"What? I know you two couldn't get off just as much as me. That's why we're holding his clothes."
True to Akeno's words, the three girls were sniffing and wearing Daisuke's clothes. They couldn't find any used underwear though, Miho called dibs on those.
"Mou, Miho is so lucky." Rias made a jelly pout, "She gets to go on a date with Daisuke in Kyoto."
"And still have everyday sex with senpai."
"Ara ara, even Miho-chan wouldn't go crazy with Daisuke with so many people around them."
The moment those words were spoken, they instantly remembered how much of a nymphomaniac Miho is and how forcefully she spread other girls' legs open for Daisuke. They knew the salamander is aspiring to be a professional maid, yet her attitude turned a complete one-eighty the moment she got into her husband's pants.
"... Right?"
*RING-
In literally less than a second, Rias' hand shot to tap the answer button, projecting Daisuke's face on the tablet. The three automatically smiled upon seeing him again, "Daisuke! How was your first day?"
"Pretty good." From the background, the girls saw that he was outside, on a balcony perhaps. His hair swaying from the night breeze, "We saw the torii gates and checked the local attraction. A lot of the merchandise were based on fox youkais, everyone was eyeing the stores."
"Did you get the feeling of being in another world from those gates?" Rias asked amicably, speaking from her own experience, "Is it similar to your own personal experience?"
"Can't say for sure, but it was exciting. By the way, the youkais approached and they wanted us to meet with Yasaka-san."
That bit of good news brought immense relief, glad that there is no trouble this time, "That's great. You deserve a real break from fighting after recent events."
"Which reminds me, thanks for the high class room. It's fancy enough to relax in without feeling too spacious. I almost expected something else."
"Like what?"
"It's not important. So, are you three doing okay in Kuoh?"
"Of course senpai, you have nothing to worry. We're doing fine as usual."
"By usual, you mean wearing my clothes?"
... Rias attempted to maintain her cool demeanor only to blush in embarrassment while Koneko shrunk herself away from the camera. They forgot that they raided his closet. On the other hand, Akeno shamelessly gave Daisuke a dirty look, "Ufufu, would you rather us to wear nothing at all?"
Daisuke casually replied back, used to the fallen angel's teasing, "I prefer some cute outfits like a cheerleader uniform."
"Ara ara, I'll keep that in mind."
Rolling his eyes, the Rook glanced at the three girls before speaking softly yet fondly, "I miss you."
Akeno took a sudden counterattack, her lustful expression melted and replaced by one commonly seen from a maiden in love. Flirty comments are normal for the ravenette, though hearing something so sincere and kind from the man she loves made her heart go 'doki doki'. And it wasn't just the fallen, Rias and Koneko have similar faces, blushing hard.
How ironic, for girls who got fucked in different positions every night to be making innocent faces. It's weird how they difficulties in handling love more than lust.
"Ara ara, is that something you should be saying to sex friends? Do you think of us as lovers now?" Akeno recovered just enough to continue the conversation, trying to pry some information from Daisuke.
"Well..."
His silence implicated a lot of meanings, driving their imaginations wild. The only reason why the girls think Daisuke is actually falling for them this time is because he's giving them the same look he always give to Miho.
Rias was almost too scared to ask, fearing that she would receive the same friend-zone response again. Regardless, she needed to know, "Do you?"
"This is too important to be discussed through a call. Let's talk about this more when I get back, okay?"
"Oh, sure senpai. That's fine with us."
What a big fat lie, the three girls wanted to know right now considering what they went through just to earn a drop of Daisuke's romantic affections. They went from confessions to heartbreaks to (consensual) rape from this man just to get this far! Who cares about the mood!? At this point, they'll take what they could get! They want to know how he feels about them right fucking now goddammit!
"By the way, the nature here is more serene-"
And so the Rook talked day, about the first experience in Kyoto as well as what his friends did.
"The baths are simple but nice." Xenovia came out of the bath buck naked with the exception of a towel around her neck, her partially wet blue hair emitting a unique but sexy allure, "Maybe I shouldn't use Grand Wing as a standard for luxury. It feels unfair somehow."
"I think it's too late for that, we're already spoilt by money." Irina giggled sheepishly, brightening up, "Remember that one mission we went and we had to spend the night in an abandoned church?"
"What a chilling memory. That night had heavy rain and we were cold until morning. Not to mention the ghosts trying to prank us and disturbing our sleep."
"That wasn't as bad as when we foraged the forest for food. We had to eat boiled bark because the mushrooms were too colourful to be edible. What happened afterwards? I couldn't quite remember for some reason."
"Our bowels happened."
The two old comrades shuddered from the memory. Then they laughed.
"It sounds very adventurous."
"More like crazy. Some of our missions are harder than the objective itself Asia. What about you Miho? You used to live in the Familiar Forest."
"... Oh?" The salamander snapped out of her daze, "Were you saying something?"
The Church Trio peered at the pinkette. Miho was simply sitting on her bed, staring at the pictures she took today, most of those with her husband. The fire spirit has become less territorial and mingled with other people, yet she still isn't very used to interactions, especially when Daisuke wasn't with her.
"Would you like to play some games with us Miho-san?"
"That sounds fun." Miho set down her camera, about to join in on the boardgame before noticing something, "On second thought, my apologizes. I have other business to attend."
"No problem, we still have a few more nights together." Xenovia commented while getting dressed.
As the salamander walked past, seemingly to another part of their hotel room, Miho snuck out to the corridor. Normally there would be teachers or student council members patrolling to confirm all students to be in their respective rooms, that mostly applies to the male students. They needed to make sure no hormonal boys would come to the girls' room so late at night.
Hence, the pinkette didn't have any trouble getting out of the hotel and found her husband waiting. Miho jumped into his arms, snuggling into his chest. Despite only seeing him a few hours ago, she felt much more comfortable and at ease now.
With the familiar contract binding them, Miho received the mental message from her master. It wasn't used often considering it can only notify the other party that they are needed, but it can't be easily picked up or detected by anyone else.
"Danna-sama." They walked further away from the hotel though not too far, they simply didn't want to be interrupted, "What are you doing here?"
"Waiting for you." Pulling his wife close, Daisuke planted a kiss on her lips. Her heart always fluttered no matter how many times he did that, "After having you every night, my day just doesn't feel complete without you."
"Ara." Miho smiled mischievously, a cunning yet adorable expression aimed at her husband, "You are not supposed to come out at night as instructed by the teachers, did danna-sama break the rules?"
"Would you be happy if I said I was doing it for you?"
The flirtatious comment made Miho blush, her heart beating faster from doing something bad just to see each other. She really doesn't understand the concept of legal age in human society, "Perhaps we can sneak away together for the night?"
"Tempting, but everyone else will get mad when they find out. Besides, I doubt we can evade Rossweisse-sensei forever."
"I think it is manageable. Sensei was guarding the women's bath when I last saw her."
They stopped at a small empty forest near the hotel. Street lights dimly illuminated the silent night, producing a romantic privacy for them to cuddle. They didn't need to talk, simply hearing each other's heartbeats was soothing as it is. Occasionally, they give light kisses on the face when they felt like it.
"Did you think about Rias and the others?" Miho commented cheekily, grinning when she caught the slight changes in his expression, "Have you made your decision yet?"
"Mostly, I'll tell them how I feel after the Rating Game tournament."
"They will cry tears of joy, if not outright spend their first night with you without waiting."
"We've already had that."
"It's not the same danna-sama."
Miho firmly tightened her hold on my hand. I was worried that she would be jealous until I saw her serene face. Not an ounce of anger or sadness was present, I'm sure of it after watching her for so long.
"Rest assured danna-sama, I have accepted this for some time now, as well as the fact you will have more women in the future." Miho smooched my lips, explaining because she knew I wanted to know, "Back then, I was territorial and fearful of other women who can offer you more than I. My instincts as a salamander screamed at me to keep you to myself."
"However, now I realized that loving more than one person is not a sin, nor is it bad. They expressed their love for you and you wish to protect them. In the beginning, I can agree to your refusal of a harem, now I realized it wasn't purely because of your love for me that you refused."
"Yeah, my past mistake got mixed into my feelings and distorted them somewhat, always afraid of letting you down."
"As well as afraid me having a reverse harem?"
"That too." A sigh escaped, "Love is really complicated. Males often dream of harems and some can have twisted love."
"After coming to this human world, I learned that communication is very important, which is why I want us to talk about our feelings; I do not want you to suffer emotionally because of me. A reverse harem of your clones is too much for me at the moment, you alone are enough to drive me crazy."
I feel like my wife just casually said something outrageous so easily.
"And above all else, I want to see those three's sincere efforts be rewarded. Furthermore," A playful wink was sent at me, "deep down, you secretly wish for a harem of beautiful women, do you not?"
Such insight of my personality, Miho really knows a lot about me, "Well... I can't say I've never thought about having one before."
"Then, I should fulfill my duties as your woman."
As her face slowly shifted into one for seduction, Miho pressed her body onto my arm while slowly sliding the yukata of her shoulders. The collarbone on her smooth flawless skin came into view more and more until her cleavage could be seen. She whispered into my ear, her hot breath was very stimulating, "I'm not wearing anything underneath."
By opening her yukata a little, my wife teased by giving me a brief glimpse of her erected pink nipple. She really wasn't wearing any underwear.
Needless to say, we decided to have our first outdoor sex.
"Please come this way."
The fox youkais guided us, reaching a certain area. By using youjutsu with hand swipes, a portal opened which allowed us to enter their hidden realm. Whatever trees and foliage disappeared, replaced by the bustle of youkai walking/slithering/crawling about.
"So many youkais. The topography seems similar to the where the stores are set up in Kyoto."
"Mostly because they are the same, Kiba." I observed the geography. Scenery aside, it's pretty much the same as when we went sightseeing yesterday, "This is type of alternate space is actually mingled with the human dimension, think of the human world as a sponge and this space we're in is the water in said sponge. They took advantage of the room in between spaces to conceal themselves in this world."
"How do you know their principle work?"
"I learned it while studying space and time."
Xenovia nodded in understanding, knowing my true intentions of finding a way back to my world.
Many youkais of shapes and sizes walked past us. Some stared at us in interest and some were fretful but with the help of the fox guides, they simply treated it as a normal occurrence.
Unlike the regular arrangements of buildings, the youkais have a multitude of different sizes to accompany the different species. We saw a particular one with a long neck walking through a large door, while another the size of human child went to another.
"It feels a bit warm here."
"Our apologies, the path we are traversing is part of the warmer regions. Snake youkais and such favor this environment. We will be arriving to our leader's residence shortly."
"Still, they sure make use of everything here."
Flying above us were youkais such as tengus. With signs and other signals, the air borne youkais flew as if cars guided by traffic lights without bumping into anyone. Irina appreciated their resourcefulness, "Not even Heaven has this method of travelling."
"Extra! Extra! We have news of the other mythologies. You there young man! Would you like a newspaper? You are a human from the outside world yes? Our headline is about the famous 'Aoi Arashi'."
A particular ogre-like youkai called out to me, greeting me with a smile which showed his sharp teeth. Hearing my name in the news so suddenly caused me to stop in my tracks, 'I'm on their newspaper?'
"Caught your interest? Who wouldn't when they hear someone so famous? We got wind that a child before reaching full maturity has the potential to become one of the Top 10 strongest. Scary right? This guy here is the real monster."
He glanced at my picture in the newspaper, "I mean, check out how young he is. In fact, he looks a lot like... you...?"
It took a few seconds to wrap his head around it, turning to look at the picture in the newspaper.
Then to me.
And back to the newspaper.
Sweat broke out as he trembled uncontrollably, his body producing a weird grating sound as realization dawned onto him.
"Do you accept human currency?"
"Please take it, it's yours."
Receiving the paper, I watched in pity as the youkai kept his head down, he was even too afraid to make eye contact with me. Quite a weird sight, someone more than twice my size with the horrifying appearance of an ogre was scared of me.
I continued my way while reading the main article, with Miho curiously peeking from my shoulder. Something about a human child capable of destroying the world, or tremors from my fight with Fenrir could be felt all the way from Kyoto. And hey, there's a section about a youkai making the sweetest chocolate around!
"Welcome."
A castle resembling from the Edo period was in front of us, one I always see from Japan history books. As we walked, I finally noticed that something was amiss, "Issei, you doing okay? You've been quiet since morning."
"We think so too, Issei has been really out of it."
"Oh... yeah, I'm fine. Just had a dream last night."
"What were you dreaming about Issei-kun?"
"Not sure. I can't remember much but it gave me an ominous feeling when I woke up. I don't feel like doing much today."
Something that can make this boob-obsessed pervert too lethargic to meet a big breasted fox MILF? What kind of illusion did he see from my genjutsu?
As we reached the designated meeting room, all of us could feel the power beyond those doors, including those with no sensory abilities. The leader of the West Youkai faction. At first I was concerned about Issei, then said concern melted. The pervert gawked as his eyes were glued to Yasaka's chest, blood gushing excessively from his nostrils.
The others were faring only slightly better. Sitting in a seiza was a gorgeous blond in traditional elegant shrine maiden attire, her wavy hair shined under the light more glamorous than gold dust. Our hearts were captured by her delicate features, almost sucking us in with her gentle smile and nine fluffy fox tails.
Despite being a mother and how-many-centuries old, Yasaka had the youthfulness of a woman in her early twenties. With just a quick simple glance, I could instantly tell that this woman has the biggest pair of tits I've seen so far, easily more voluptuous than Akeno. Her boobs are so huge and round that I felt like I could dive and swim in that marshmallow wonderland, and yet when you look her body as a whole, those gigantic chest appeared to be just the right size for her body. That fox MILF's overall proportions are so fucking perfect.
"Holy crap, she's even hotter in real life!"
"How can someone can be so divine? Oh Michael-sama, please forgive my faith for almost wavering."
"I always had confidence in my chest size in front of Rias-buchou, but now..."
Miho tugged my hand, adorably pouting, "I can still grow bigger."
Whoops, can't get distracted by a woman when I already have my wife. For once, I wished Azazel was here, that perverted old crow is always good at doing political talk without letting his libido get the better of him. Heck, Serafall of all people should be here as well considering her job is external affairs.
"As the representative of the peerage of Rias Gremory, I thank you for this meeting. Please forgive my friends, we do not have many occasions of being graced by one as beautiful as yourself, Yasaka-sama."
"Thank you for the compliment." Yasaka smirked at my smooth talking, finding me more amusing than professional, "It is an honor to finally meet you, Aoi Arashi-kun. Please, make yourselves at home."
We took a seat opposite of the youkai leader and her daughter. And by 'we', I mean most of us while I pulled Issei down when he was still too busy ogling.
"First of all, I would like to express my gratitude of taking care of Kunou, she was too curious to meet such a prominent figure."
Said little kyuubi smiled sheepishly. Taking a sip of the offered tea, "It was nothing, children are active and have their own ways of expressing themselves. How may I help by having this audience?"
"Please, there is no need for formalities. I merely requested to meet you in person." She smiled alluringly enough to knock Issei out with another nosebleed, "Even within the Shinto mythology, Sacred Gears are a hot topic and very famous amongst Youkais, especially when a New Longinus has revealed itself."
As expected, the kyuubi is gauging me. However, I don't feel any malice, "I must have great luck to earn such power."
"Luck is also factor in life Arashi-kun. You are as Azazel said, I was right to trust you."
"May I ask why? Azazel-sensei is skilled in sweet talking and singing my praises, yet I find it hard to believe that the leader of the West Youkai Faction would personally request for me herself."
"The Governor General did generously give us a warning of Khaos Brigade's plans, allowing us to prevent them from infiltrating Kyoto. While Azazel did play some part, what interests me the most is your choice in women. Or to be precise, your choice as your spouse."
It took us a second to register what Yasaka said before our heads turned to Miho. The pinkette herself blinked in surprise.
"Salamanders, also known as spirits of fire, have a good reputation here. The elemental Spirits may not originate from Japan, but they have a degree of respect by creatures from other mythologies. I assume you are informed of their history?"
"Yes, the elemental spirits are categorized into undines, sylphs, gnomes and salamanders, each corresponding to a different element which are water, wind, earth and fire respectively. Those four elements were classed as the fundamental building blocks of nature, and some speculate that the Elemental Spirits played a role in giving life to nature itself."
"That is correct. As youkais, we are in touch with nature as well as spiritual phenomena. Although some are not as connected to nature as they once did in the past, some of us still respect the Elemental Spirits."
I guess it makes sense. Many youkais are naturally in tuned with nature via senjutsu, and Awakening is a heightened state for Spirits by synching their respective elemental energy with nature itself.
"Moreover, spirits are selective of whom they choose to spend their life with. So imagine my surprise when a salamander has chosen a devil as her mate."
At this point, both Miho and I were blushing from embarrassment. The ORC silently gave us a thumbs up as if being thankful for seeing something entertaining. I'll thrash them during training later.
"Other than that, I was also curious about the famous Aoi Arashi. You are much younger than I expected actually, I was tempted to believe you are secretly older to have so much power. And I am glad to know you are a devil with righteous motive."
"Thank you, Yasaka-sama."
"At any rate, I have taken a bit of your time of your trip. As an apology, I will personally act as your guide to give a tour around Kyoto."
"It's not a problem, really. You don't have to go out of your way for us Yasaka-sama."
"Please I insist, it would bring shame as the youkai's leader to send you off without a reward after requesting your audience."
Suddenly, Yasaka slightly lowered her eyelids, leaning in front just enough to make any teenager go crazy with hormones. Her atmosphere went from polite to seductive so naturally, her giant tits swaying without losing a hint of elasticity, "In fact, it has been a long time since I have the presence of a young man, I would personally like to get to know you better."
Three things happened at once the moment Yasaka finished her sentence:
One, Miho clung to my arm, balefully glaring at the new female competition.
Two, I knocked Issei unconscious with my other arm before he could complain about me getting another hot busty girl, again.
And three, my eyes darted towards her nine fluffy tails or else it would be towards her body, it's been a long time since I was enticed this much from being teased.
"How did you get a guide in the middle of our trip?"
"And what do we need a guide for? We already got our destinations planned out."
"Long story. Anyway, I know it is futile but I'll still say it, try to keep your hormones in check and be respectful. Our guide is a big figure in Kyoto."
Puzzled, Motohama and Matsuda stared at me as if I'm crazy, not understanding the implications of my words. That was until a few seconds later when our group saw the guide.
"Oh my god! My eyes have climaxed!"
"My virginity! My virginity is taken just by watching her!"
Already foreseeing this, I clutched their collars ahead of time before the duo could be within a meter radius around Yasaka. She and Kunou ignored the excessive behavior, the former smiling at me, "I apologize for the wait. Where would you like to visit first?"
"Our first stop is Kiyomizu-dera, Xenovia couldn't stop talking about Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, Tenryuu-ji is also in our list." I confiscated Motohama's camera before he could take shots of the kyuubi's body, "We were thinking of visiting other places but there's too many to fit in one day."
"In that case, please leave it to me. I know shortcuts and hidden routes we can take."
"Look Asia, you can see how high we are!"
"Waa, so beautiful."
"It feels like I can just fly away."
The Church Trio were checking the view on top of Kiyomizu-dera. The breathtaking sight from standing high above felt new to us. The trees from the forest were populating the area almost intentionally to appreciate nature, and beyond them are buildings. From here, the people down below are as slow as ants.
"Kiyomizu is frequented by many regardless of the seasons, this is because the trees here show different colors while the buildings are decorated according to the seasonal festival."
Yaska pointed at the horizons where the mountains are, "And it is not just the seasons, when the sun rises, the light brightly lit the terrain as if lights are flashing in a cascading manner. In the evening, the sunset enchants visitors in a mesmerizing glow, soothing them after spending their day."
"Mother and I come here with no pre-determined purpose, the scenery here is never the same for two days in a row."
"Indeed. Currently, it is almost mid autumn, the reddish brown leaves complements well with Kiyomizu's red theme. My personal favorite is spring when the colors are at their most radiant."
A leaf was swishing back and forth in the air, surrendering to wind and gravity. It was about to land on top of Kunou's head until I created a gentle breeze, blowing it away. The little fox seems fascinated by my fuuton magic.
"How nice, I can almost touch the skies." Miho took a picture with her camera before handing it to our guide, "May I ask of you to take one of me and danna-sama?"
"It would be my pleasure."
"By the way, should we not include Sekiryuutei?"
At Kunou's question, I turned to the Perverted Trio. Issei was drowning from attention by the Church Trio yet the other two were slowly getting taken over by their libido within Yasaka's presence, so I had to blindfold and stash them up in a big sack. Noises and thrashing were made, not that I care. Fortunately, the kyuubi set up a spell which prevents the ambient humans from suspecting the odd sack.
"Give him another 10 minutes or so, Asia and the others have been waiting a long time for their opportunity."
"Alright, say cheese."
Miho's smile darkened, "Yasaka-san, why are you so near to Hanwei-sama?"
"It's to establish and friendly relationship."
With Miho on my left and Yasaka on my right, the two fox youkais squeezed in for a group selfie, souring my mate's mood.
"Should've done this from the start."
As Motohama and Matsuda showed no signs of controlling themselves, I placed a genjutsu to make them see Yasaka as a plain office lady. Naturally, I remembered to make her womanly parts appear smaller than average in their eyes.
In Miho's hands was her love fortune, carefully making sure to not crumple the paper, "In human culture, these predict compatibility between mates?"
"Although not 100% accurate, it is quite reliable most of the time." Yasaka opened up her fortune with Kunou, "One of my youkais work here, their youjutsu is adept in seeing the near future."
I checked the old shrine lady, turns out she's a youkai with three eyes in disguise. Maybe I should ask her for advice on learning clairvoyance, I've been really struggling how to utilize Time Burst for that.
""Pleasegivmebigbooba. Pleasegivmebigbooba. Plea-""
At one corner, I saw the two perverted idiots wishing for something stupid again. Didn't even spare them a literal second before I wondered what the others got.
"Look, Issei-san! My fortune says we will get along well."
"That's great, let's stay together forever Asia."
"What does it mean I should not be afraid of getting dirty for love?"
"'Be bolder with your advances.' I should try pills instead of rubber with Issei next time."
Turning back to my wife, I saw her still contemplating about her fortune. Her face was scrunched up, hesitating to read it.
"Are you scared to know?"
"H-how could I? Our love is proven by our bonds, a piece of paper does not dictate the twists and turns in our relationship."
"Then you don't have to think about it. We already have a lovely future together. Accurate or not, a piece of paper doesn't decide everything."
"Yes, you are right."
Relieved, Miho read her fortune and at the same time, I read mine.
'Were you a playboy in your past life? Watch out for women, they'll be swarming you like moths to a flame until you're drier that a desert.'
Okay, that was ominous. Maybe I should've thought twice before making sex friends, "I'm having mixed feelings about my fortune. What about you Miho?"
"I... do not understand the implications. What does this mean?"
'Woah slow down girl! You may be thirsty but let your man take a break every few hours. There's a too much for everything you know.'
This fortune teller is good, scarily good and accurate, "I'll tell you what it means later."
"Ara ara, do you want to know my fortune?"
'Age is just a number. Make your move and become your crush's number one while gloating it in front of his harem.'
"Kunou, please tell me at least your fortune is normal."
"Sekiryuutei, is there another definition of normal by devil standards?"
'Don't mind the small stuff. Rules don't apply to you and jail doesn't apply to your man. Go lap him up.'
Issei had the expression as if he saw me as a pervert, "Daisuke?"
"That's it, I'm out."
Slicing a piece of tofu, I put it in my mouth and savored, "Okay, I'll admit. Cheery flavored tofu really is a thing here."
"They make the best tofu here. And they are healthy too." Kunou gulped a spoonful of her tofu. For a moment, her cheeks puffed and the little princess youkai acted her age, smiling blissfully with a flowery aura.
"Issei-san, here. Ahh."
"Here's mine Issei."
"What do you think of my tofu Issei?"
"Sekiryuutei is well liked my his friends. Aoi Arashi, how do you become strong?"
"To this day, I still don't know. Guess I just trained really hard with my life on the line."
"Why is your wind blue in color? It is quite a rare sight to see such breeze turn into a storm."
"I got it since I first started. My devil senpais said it's born with my spirit genetically imprinted into my demonic energy, though I'll have to wait until my future child produces the same blue wind to confirm that fact."
A waiter was dashing around while keeping track of the orders. Judging by the way he walks, he's new here and he was about to slip from carrying to many trays of tofu. Forming a small wind torrent in between my index and thumb, I flicked it to where he was about to fall, stabilizing him at the last second.
"Woo, thought I was gonna fall. Here are your orders."
Yasaka flashed a beautiful grateful smile, "I have heard the term 'food is on me', but I am glad it is not literally. Thank you."
"Such precision, I didn't know you can command the wind to curve like that."
Miho tightly hugged my arm, pressing herself onto me to silently make a statement, "Of course, my mate practiced often. I am always by his side so I can ascertain that."
"What kind of practice?" Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, Yasaka ate in perfect posture fit for royalty, "Do you mind if I pry a little? It is not often to know about someone with such pure powers."
"I just train physically and magically. Thinking strategically aside, I don't do anything special."
"As how you carried out in your Rating Games? Your plans and actions were intriguing according to the rumors, perhaps I should procure a recording and watch?"
Just as Kunou was distracted by the tofu, Yasaka's polite smile morphed into a flirtatious smirk, winking suggestively. The older kyuubi was aware of her womanly charms and definitely knew how to use them.
Miho did not take it positively. And how did I know that? Her tofu was charred black as fire appeared out of thin air.
"Hey, you guys are having a snack break here too? Ah Yasaka, I hope you have a good time."
"I did, until a certain pesky crow flew in and started spying."
Incidentally Kunou innocently looked around for an actual crow, along with the Church Trio.
"At any rate, I'm thankful that you're looking after my students, saves me the trouble and I can look after my drinks."
"Azazel-sensei! It's broad daylight!"
The Governor General casually brushed her off, going for the alcohol, which also gives me a chance to slip.
"Please excuse me, I need to speak with Azazel about something."
"Do hurry back, we still many places to visit."
Before leaving, I gave Miho an apologetic gaze and silently implored her not to start a fire. She responded with an understanding yet somewhat tired visage, it's not like this is the first time a woman is gunning for me after all.
"Really Rossweisse, you need to cut loose. It's no wonder the men don't-'
"Azazel." I cut into their conversation, whispering "What did you say to Yasaka-san for her to be so interested in me?"
"Like how much you saved her from a potential kidnapping, or that you don't judge a woman by their fur or scales."
"Dude, be serious here."
"If it makes you feel any better, I don't have the slightest clue either."
Despite the frivolous tone, his eyes were serious, "I can figure out why she's grateful, but there's no need for Yasaka to go out of her way like this. I thought it would end after your meeting with her, yet she keeps sticking around to find out about something. I'm just glad that your popularity hasn't gone your head and you assumed she actually likes you."
"After experiencing Rias' and the other's affection, I know this one is different. I don't think Yasaka has any malicious intentions, she wants to confirm something but I don't know what."
"What about your hybrid status? Even Yasaka is well aware how Evil Pieces should generally work."
"Can't be that, she's been asking about my powers, not my blood. And the armband you gave me is working like a charm."
After Kuroka and Bikou sensed my ki, I couldn't take the risk and let a whole city filled with youkai know about my unique condition, which is why I asked Azazel for this armband.
"At any rate, I doubt Yasaka would start anything so don't get worked up about it. And I don't see what you're complaining about." Azazel wiggled his eyebrows, smirking knowingly and annoyingly as always, "You got the world's hottest MILF showering you with flirts, you might get lucky enough to cope a feel."
"And as the teacher in charge of us, you'll have to take responsibility if any fires burned down buildings due to uncontrolled rage and jealousy."
"Killjoy. Can't you do something about your lizard wife yourself?"
"Azazel-sensei, you must be a proper role model to your students. I know it is difficult to juggle between your normal and supernatural life but-"
"Relax, I'm doing fine Rossweisse. I'm just helping Daisuke with his women problem. Not that you know considering you're not married yet."
The silverette made a face, a face that screamed petulance and unfairness. Rossweisse was almost red enough for her head to pop, "It's not like I don't want to get married. I'm trying so hard but they just won't look at me. Give me that!"
"Look who's drinking at daytime now? I recommend the tequila-"
"Sho what... Just check my swheatermelons! Gaiss like bewbs! Sho come at me already!"
"You're drunk already!? You barely downed a bottle! Daisuke, help me put her to sleep."
By the time Azazel turned around, I was already out with the rest of the group. The moment he cursed me for abandoning him, dozens of magic circles of varying types spawned inside the whole restaurant.
"I hear fireworks. Was there an event planned here?"
"It's nothing Kunou. Just the sound of a crow receiving karma."
For our next stop, Yasaka guided us through a park which is a shortcut to many hotspots. It's circular and the middle of the park has a roundabout which splits into other routes, and in the center is a large sakura tree. Since it's autumn, we won't we witnessing any pink petals dancing in the air anytime soon. Lots of people walk through here since it's convenient to get to certain places.
"Hey Yuuto, taking a shortcut too?"
"Yes, along with most of our schoolmates. My group is checking the museum with historic armors and weapons. And you?"
"It's either the boat ride or the mokepon-themed cafe. Asia's having a hard time choosing-"
All of a sudden, a weird sensation swam through our bodies, rendering a floating feeling for a brief moment. No warning, no signs. We were forcefully transported before anything could be done. Everyone except the ORS and the two kyuubis disappeared. I cursed under my breath, doesn't help that the fog is clouding our vision, "Oh you have got to be kidding me."
"I suppose our field trip is cut short."
"Kaiten!" An incoming light attack zipped right at us, deflected away by my rotating dome of defense.
"As expected of the Aoi Arashi, you have quick reflexes."
Everyone got into formation, with Kunou and Asia at the back who are protected by Yasaka. The latter frowned angrily, "Show yourself! What business do you have in my homeland."
Footsteps echoed through the eerie silence as a young man emerged from the fog on the opposite end. He was handsome with an immensely powerful spear on his back in a uniform resembling Han Chinese clothing. Nostalgia would've hit me had he didn't try to blow us up.
"Where are my manners? My name is Cao Cao, descendant of Cao Cao from the Three Kingdoms era and leader of the Hero Faction."
"How did you infiltrate Kyoto? I had every youkai fortifying security and every escape guarded."
"Your security is impressive... for a youkai." Cao Cao tapped his spear against his shoulder, smirking at the scowling Yasaka, "But it is not as unique as you think. I will give you points for effort though."
Four shadow clones ambushed him, ready to take him down. Cao Cao coolly ducked and weaved, hitting the butt end on his spear through one of them, "I can understand your rage for trespassers."
Elbowing a clone, Cao Cao slipped back before stabbing another, "However, we have our own agendas. Ones that I am sure you would not approve."
The remaining two clones tried to surround him only to be knocked off course and sliced through at the same time, "Would you like to hear them? Whether you know our plans or not doesn't matter in the least."
Memories of the clones flowed back to me. I got his general fighting style analyzed. The youkai leader isn't willing to part from her daughter too far, in that case, "Frontliners, spread out but don't go too far. Yasaka-san, please stay at the back and protect the support, see if you can find a way to get us out of this place. Miho you're in the middle for long range support, but back up to help Yasaka-san if needed."
"Are you giving orders to someone with more authority than you?"
"It was a request, unless you have other ideas."
"None. In fact, I'm grateful to you for handling the frontline."
"How cold of you to ignore me." Cao Cao tapped his spear, "Then, I suppose we can get started."
From the fog, black bipedal monsters with wings emerged, surrounding us from all sides. None of them have any real consciousness, and the one pulling their strings stood next to Cao Cao.
"True Longinus, Dimension Lost, and even Annihilation Maker. Your information is accurate." Yasaka hid her daughter behind her back, "Arashi-kun, will Azazel be able to break this barrier from the outside."
"That should be the case." More emphasis on the word 'should', Azazel should be in here with us except he's not, "We just need to stall-"
Instincts screamed at me to unsheathe my sword in front, just barely blocking the tip of Cao Cao's spear, 'He's fast! And he had my vitals locked on!'
"Unfortunately for you, your Governor General will not be making an appearance. Care for a spar, Aoi Arashi?"
Twirling his spear, Cao Cao pushed me for close combat. I backstepped, responding with an up and down slash, keeping track of his movements. Flash Steps kept my feet light, I had to block a flurry of thrusts until I saw and opening, knocking his spear away before charging in, slashing horizontally. I pressured him with a flurry of slashes, feinting my last attack before flashing to his back.
Cao Cao rotated his Longinus, pivoting with his forearm to behind to stop my surprise attack. Two clones were honing in on his blind spot, intent to shred him with wind magic. Stepping on the flat side of my blade, his spear acted as a supporting pole as the Hero backflipped, swiping them out of existence. Cao Cao smirked, finding my actions too predictable. However, just as he was gonna land from his backflip, he noticed another clone beneath us.
"Fuuton: Senpu!"
I unfurled my wings, riding the updraft into the sky. The Hero, on the other hand, was crudely thrown up, resulting in diminished vision and brief loss of balance. Before he could recover, I was already bolting after him, a Taikyouku Rasengan in hand. Cao Cao hurriedly blocked with his spear though due to haste, he couldn't completely block it.
His spear extended to meet my rasengan head on. My highly compressed drilling sphere did not break through but definitely bypassed, shooting past his right arm. The turbulence forced Cao Cao back with a bleeding wound, his sleeve badly torn.
It went off course, I was aiming for his shoulder.
Stabilizing in midair, Cao Cao observed the damage he took and grinned, amused by the results, "I suppose coming out unscathed was too much to ask, with you as my opponent after all."
"That's not all what I'm going to do. What are you scheming Cao Cao? Why are you here in Kyoto?"
"We were surveying the area for our next task. Originally, we were planning to wait longer until we saw an opportunity presented to us." Once again, he tapped his spear against his shoulder, probably a habit of his, "Are you sure you don't want to rejoin your friends? They seem to be having a hard time."
"They're better than you think." I saw Issei giving further instructions like he did in canon, "Besides, you're in the same situation as me. You can't afford to divide your attention and risk taking fatal damage."
"So young yet overflowing with so much talent. True, I should get serious or our whole plan would be pointless upon defeat." Cao Cao gripped True Longinus in front of him with both hands, "New Longinus versus True Longinus, great power should come with great clash of will. I look forward to this."
Controlling my breathing, a bead of sweat dropped from my cheek as my Tenkugan picked up a surge in power.
"Balance Break: Polar Night Longinus Chakravartin."
With Daisuke occupied with taking on Cao Cao, Issei noted that they were being overwhelmed by monsters that can shoot light elements. The Pawn set his brain into overdrive and hatched a plan.
Firstly, he asked Kiba to create light absorbing swords for everyone. This especially helps the devils who are totally vulnerable to light / holy element. The second was getting the Knight to create a wall of swords surrounding Yasaka and Kunou. This provides cover and prevents enemies from getting close to them. Miho is guarding them as backup though they really need to get out here fast.
The pervert worked his brain so hard that blood spurt out his nostrils, he didn't think that was possible aside from getting horny.
"Their numbers aren't reducing." Xenovia slashed circularly in a dual wield fashion, panting, "Is it possible to escape?"
"I am analyzing the fog as we speak. However, this is far more complex than anything I have seen. Please provide me more time."
More monsters swooped in from above, only to crash face first into green barriers, courtesy of Asia. Miho finished them off with sharp swipes of her flaming threads.
"Can't Hanwei-san teleport us out or break the space with his Longinus?"
"Not without leaving the enemies an opening for them to strike. Moreover, this is a relatively enclosed area, Hanwei-san might accidentally gravely wound us with Space Burst." Miho set the trees and grass on fire, somewhat keeping the monsters at bay, "This seems too much of a coincidence, they must have information about us."
Sparks flew in the sky as Cao Cao and Daisuke engaged in combat. The former twirled his spear before sending a flurry of thrusts, Daisuke parried and chained with a kaiten. The devil flew back to get some space until an orb was already waiting behind him. Grunting, Daisuke arched his back, backflipping around the orb. Too bad that Cao Cao was another step ahead, down stabbing right to Daisuke's chest.
Conjuring his Sunano ribcage, Daisuke escaped from direct damage, though was propelled down from the inertia. Channeling demonic magic, multiple large getsugas slashes raced to their target. Cao Cao weaved around to dodge, quickly blocking when his opponent flew straight through the flurry of slashes. Cao Cao released his weapon, surprising Daisuke for a moment before he made a roundhouse kick.
Catching the leg, the Rook held him in place, breathing out a fireball. Daisuke was left baffled when Cao Cao's presence disappeared. His Tenkugan analyzed Cao Cao's next move, yet his body couldn't react in time.
Teleporting behind Daisuke, Cao Cao suddenly had his Holy Spear back in his hand, making a direct stab to the devil's back. Daisuke screamed in pain, the holy elements infecting his body were more concentrated than anything else he had felt. Getting ahold of himself, Daisuke rotated a dome of defense, creating a distance between them while trying to diminish the holy element.
"Still standing I see. How impressive." Cao Cao slowly clapped his hands, unintentionally acting in a mocking gesture, "Most demonic beings would be instantly vaporized by my Sacred Gear's base form, yet you are still fighting. However, how much longer can you last?"
Daisuke was panting while his enemy was barely breaking a sweat, and it's not just that. Cao Cao has been accurately predicting Daisuke's next move without any unnecessary wastage of energy.
'This guy can use full focus breathing! And it's different from the one Second-shishou and Miho uses!' His Tenkugan then shifted to the orbs, 'Seven orbs with seven different abilities though considering who this guy is, it's safe to assume there's a hidden eighth power. One can levitate and the another teleports. As long as I don't know the other six, I can't act carelessly. Dammit!'
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu."
"Kahabateiratana."
In response to Daisuke's shadow clones, Cao Cao created warrior-like existences of equal number with their own spears. The Rook clicked his tongue, so much for that idea. As the clones and warriors squared off, Daisuke tried mixing in with his clones to get close.
"What are doing spending time with these monsters? You are special, you have a New Longinus. Surely a chosen like you should know which side you are on."
Cao Cao swung his True Longinus around his body, repelling back wind spells. He diverted Daisuke's sword with the tip of his spear, parrying everything.
"What are you getting at?"
"Why lower yourself to those weaklings? You have the potential to be the strongest, stronger than gods even, while those devils will only drag you down."
"Typical words of a lonely guy with no friends." Daisuke didn't want to give in to anger, but the holy element is still messing his concentration, "I choose who I stay with."
"How loyal."
Parrying a spear thrust, Daisuke swung a quick left right before spinning, closing the distance. He went low, forcing Cao Cao to levitate up. Both of them exchanged high speed attacks, leaving blurs to normal eyes. Clangs resounded loudly as metallic weapons clashed. Daisuke revolved like a chainsaw with his Dream Sword. Cao Cao dodged though the devil instantly switched directions without losing momentum before firing a getsuga.
As the Hero broke the energy slash, his attention was shifted below. One of the shadow clones conjured a super condensed Rasenshuriken, the same one that ripped Sirzechs' Power of Destruction. It was very risky, but Daisuke needed to take risks if he wanted to stand a chance of winning.
The Rasenshuriken obliterated all of the warrior existences without making direct contact, and it was streaking fast towards Cao Cao. The Hero barely dodged in time, thinking it was safe until he saw one of the clones was in the Rasenshuriken's path, grabbing and throwing it in another direction.
Cao Cao's escape routes as well as his orbs were blocked by whirlwinds. Just as the Rasenshuriken was about to hit Cao Cao, he focused his energy on his True Longinus, whirling it to redirect the shuriken. Before the Hero could finish, the real Daisuke charged through the whirlwinds, using them as smokescreen.
Daisuke grabbed and landed the Rasenshuriken right on the mark, "It's over!"
"Yes, for you."
"Kyaaaa!"
Kunou screamed in terror, captured by one of the monsters. During the very brief window of opening, Cao Cao regained back his orbs and teleported the Rasenshuriken right at the young kyuubi.
Daisuke didn't hesitate, using his spatial ability to teleport to Kunou and forcefully cancelled his Rasenshuriken. The Rook lost a lot of stamina and magic, but at least-"
"That's not me!"
Another Kunou escaped from a monster's hold. Yasaka and the others were gravely injured, Daisuke was too occupied with Cao Cao that he didn't notice.
A blade of holy element skewered clean through Daisuke's chest, puncturing his right lung. The fake Kunou melted, revealing to be a shapeshifting monster. There's no way Daisuke could've countered that, not when he's under the after effects of his Spacetime Burst.
If that wasn't enough, True Longinus extended, stabbing into the Rook's gut. Daisuke willfully forced his hand to move, attempting to block with his sword-
"Cakkaratana."
Until Dream Sword shattered like glass, along with everyone else's weapons. The True Longinus stabbed clean into his gut, deactivating his New Longinus, 'My Sacred Gear was forcefully shut off!?'
The spear retracted with the tip still inside Daisuke, pulling him right to the Hero Faction. Cao Cao smiled in satisfaction, "Capture complete. Everyone, fall back."
"Hanwei-sama!"
Miho exploded, emitting heatwaves as the flames destroyed everything. Blinded by rage, the salamander was hurting friends and foes alike. Yasaka, in particular, was sent flying to the edge of the fog, being swallowed up.
"What are you doing?"
"Just as a precaution, the Kyuubi could be useful to us. Do you object, Cao Cao?"
"Do as you wish, Georg. We should leave before that wild animal gives us a sunburn."
The artificial dimension around them quaked, cracks and fractures appearing around the space, signifying that it has served its purpose. Flashing to the Hero Faction, Miho extended her tendrils to save her husband.
"Itthiratana."
Her flames extinguished before they could come close to Daisuke. No matter how hard she tried, Miho's flames failed to respond to her will. With her fire extinguished, Miho's rage was replaced by despair, "No!"
Monsters dogpiled on top of Miho, keeping her pinned down. Another quake cratered the earth, forming a wide chasm between Miho and the Hero Faction.
"Daisuke! Get off me you bastards!"
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Issei regretted promoting to Bishop, he should've gone with Queen. Igniting his thrusters to full throttle, he charged through the swarm of monster hordes, only to be slowed down, "I don't have time for this!"
"Daisuke!"
"Hanwei-san!"
The further the Hero Faction, the more panicked the Occult Research Club became, frantically fighting off the monsters.
"How noisy." Cao Cao turned around, charging his True Longinus in preparation to fire a light beam straight at the ORC, "Should I send a farewell gift?"
There's no telling what else Cao Cao would do, he hasn't even gone all out. Trapped, with no way to free himself, Daisuke clenched his teeth and yelled, "Miho! Take everyone and get out of here! You should be able to escape the fog through the cracks!"
"I would rather die! I will not leave without-"
"That's an order!"
Whatever resistance Miho had died upon hearing those words, her face slacked in hopelessness and desperation. It was the first time the familiar heard the word 'order' from her master... and it hurt.
"I promise! I'll be fine! Just go!"
Miho relied on her natural strength, slamming the monsters off. She yanked Issei and rushed back to everyone else.
"Miho! What are you doing!? We need to save Daisuke!"
"Hanwei-sama has given his order. Right now we need to prioritize our survival."
"Purposefully threatening Aoi Arashi's friends to put more mental pressure. You are callous as always Cao Cao."
Cao Cao smiled at Daisuke, lowering his spear and applied a spell on his captive, knocking him out.
As Issei could do nothing but watch his best friend taken away, he powerlessly stretched his hand. He wanted to reach out to him, he wanted to dive him and save him no matter what. Nonetheless, Issei could only watch as Daisuke was taken further, his hand nowhere close enough to reach out the people close to him. Emotions of despair and anguish overwhelmed him.
What did the Sekiryuutei train so much for?
Didn't he vow that day to not let Daisuke shoulder all the burden again?
So why was he still letting his best friend being taken away!?
"No! Not again! Please! Don't take him! Give him back!"
"Daisuke!"
"Daisukeee!"
"DAISUKEEEEEEE!"
AN: Like I said, I have something in mind for this arc. Hope you all like it and hopefully the next update will be faster (don't get your hopes up). Please leave a review and tell me what you think.
Ja Ne