Chapter 3: Attempt to Change
*slurp* *chew* *gulp*
"Ojiro-jisan, your ramen is as good as last time I came here." I complemented with a grin.
"Why thank you, Daisuke. It's nice to have a foreigner to like my cooking. How's it different from Chinese noodles?" Ojiro Yamato, an old man in his fifties, showing signs of grey hair, wrinkles, has a goatee, and some muscles to add the look, and he doesn't look like he's going to kick the bucket soon either.
"I don't usually eat them much, but they range from fried to using saucy soup instead of broth with some meat and vegetables. Though we also have something similar called Misua which signifies long life in Chinese culture." I tried remembering as much as I can since I prefer western food myself.
"That's right, I remember something like that. Oop, more customers. Gotta go, enjoy your ramen." Nice man. Now if only my perverted friend next to me can borrow some of his enthusiasm.
"You still thinking about her?" I asked. He's been like that ever since Rias forbid him from going near the church and seeing her again. That's right, Asia has made it to Kuoh Town. Which means I need to up my training unless I want to be a sitting duck.
"Yeah, I mean she's so nice. She seems so genuinely nice that I can't believe that there's a chance that she might try to kill us. She even helped to heal a little boy's injury, you know." He answers dejectedly.
"Does the fact that she's cute is influencing your judgement?" I asked in a semi-serious tone.
"Oi! I'm not that bad! Okay, maybe at first I was. But now I know that she's just a really kind girl." Issei defended himself with his arms crossed.
"Then don't think too much about it. Besides, something tells me that you'll get to see her again soon." I answered before lifting my bowl and drank the broth. Don't judge me, this stuff is good.
"Eh? What do you-"
Just then, we heard a voice from behind us, "There you are."
"Akeno-san!?"
"Himejima-san?"
"Issei-kun, Daisuke-kun. Please return back to the old school building, tonight our activities will be different." Noticing her demeanor, we paid and thanked the workers for our ramen and immediately head back.
Teleporting to the outskirts of the town, Kiba's explaining to us about stray devils and what they did to become 'stray'. The stray we're currently hunting is low-class Bishop and apparently ran away from her master. The Archduke said that it happened after one of the peerange members was promoted to mid-class, guess she's just jealous and raged that she wasn't promoted.
She was last sighted in Kuoh Town just recently, devouring human males after luring them and probably lost her sanity already. We arrived at an abandoned building, looks partially destroyed but still standing. However that wasn't my biggest worry, it was the fact that the place reek of blood.
"What is that smell!?" Issei asked while trying to cover his nose and I mimicked. Everyone else looks used to it, though Koneko was twitching her nose a little, gotta give the Nekoshou some props for handling it so well. It was then we noticed the corps around the room further in. Gotta admit, I felt sick to the core and wanted to throw up my ramen, Issei didn't look much better.
Kiba placed a hand on my and Issei's shoulders, giving us an encouraging smile, "You'll get used to it after the first few times." Right, inhaling deeply to get used to the stench faster.
"Issei, Daisuke. Do you know anything about chess?". Rias asked while we went further in.
"Not really..." was Issei's reply.
I replied, "Played it once".
"While you already know how the Evil Pieces came to be, but what you don't know is that they were made base on chess. King, Queen, Rook, Knight, Bishop, and Pawn. Each piece has it's own traits. In fact, it became so popular to the point where high class devils have Rating Game to compete in to prove whose pieces are better like in a game of chess. By displaying your strength, you might have a chance to promote to higher class, though I am still too young to enter one officially". Just as Rias was done, we heard something ominous that gave me goose bumps.
"I smell something bad, but also something delicious. Will it be sweet, or will it be bitter?" The distorted voice was reflected by the walls which made it sound like coming from all directions. After a few tense seconds, she made her appearance at the corner of the room. She had an upper voluptuous figure with long straight black hair, and she was naked.
"OPPAI!"
Slapping the back of the pervert's head, "Issei focus! That's the same devil who eats humans." He shook his head to get back his momentum... until I had to slap him again for loosing focus.
Rias stepped forward proudly and exclaimed, "Stray devil Viser. In the name of Duke Gremory, I will slay you."
"What an insolent girl. I will cover you in blood as red as your hair". The stray threaten with a condescending smile while fondling her breasts. Wait a second, don't those things can-
"A typical line from a typical small fry. I will make short work of you." The stray's response was to reveal her entire body. Her lower body was that of a centaur with her front legs featuring humanoid hands with red sharp claws and a snake as a tail. Her nipples formed magic circles and started SHOOTING ACID AT US!
My eyes widen and I quickly grabbed the stupefied Issei to the ground before we could be melted like candle wax. "Okay, that is just so fucked up in so many high levels." I commented as everyone got ready into battle positions.
"I cannot believe this! I thought oppai would always be on my side. Oppai, why did you betray me!?" If Issei can make a comment like that right after a near death experience, that I guess he's handling this better than I thought.
"Don't let your guard down." Rias goes into King mode, "Yuuto." Time to see just how far the gap between our abilities really is. Kiba's speed is amazing, I had keep eyes locked onto him just to see where he is, which is right in front of Viser as he swiftly severed her arms. "Yuuto is my Knight, his trait is speed. And his strongest weapon is the sword."
The creature screamed in pain and bled at the two stumps where her arms should be. Koneko silently walked up, staring with an almost bored face. The second mouth on her stomach opened wide and tried to devour the Rook. I was a bit worried about her at first until Rias continued, "Don't worry. Koneko is my Rook, her trait is tremendous strength and defensive abilities." The giant mouth suddenly opened by an uninjured Koneko, albeit with her clothes tattered, and literally punched the stray across the room.
Finally, it was the Queen's turn, "Ara, ara, how should I punish you?" However, Issei and I saw a movement behind Rias.
'Speed burst.' I briefly activated Double Burst and quickly grabbed the gross remote controlled arm before it could attack her, "Issei!"
"Got it, Daisuke. Twice Critical!". Punching the limb into oblivion.
Issei asked if she was okay whereas I turned to Rias with a smirk, "Don't let your guard down." I parroted her while she thanked us.
Fed up with Viser, Rias gave the final command, "Akeno, finish her off". Sparks of electricity danced across hands and she started spamming lightning onto the downed stray. "The Bishop has large magical reserves which helps in forming spells. And lastly, Akeno, my Queen is my second-in-command with the combined traits of all other pieces. On top that, she is-"
"Ara ara, you still seem energetic". Akeno licked her lips and continued zapping the already charred thing while laughing and blushing. She is totally getting off on it. Burned flesh hit my nose and I struggle not to gag, 'I almost feel bad for Viser'.
"-the ultimate sadist. But don't worry, she only does that to her enemies." Rias finished with a hint of satisfaction.
"Akeno, that's enough." The Priestess of Thunder obeyed and Rias went right in front, "Any last words?"
"K-kill me."
"Very well. Checkmate." Rias proceeded to use her Power of Destruction and completely erased Viser's existence, not even her ashes were left. "We're done. Now, let's go back."
"U-um, Buchou". Issei asked with a hint of excitement, "You still haven't told us what pieces me and Daisuke are. I mean, what are our roles?"
"Daisuke is my second Rook, and you are the Pawn."
"What! Pawn!? So I'm just a foot soldier! But I don't want to be a Pawn". Issei's hopes were crushed with one sentence.
"Hang on Issei, you can still promote. Right Buchou?"
"Daisuke is right. Issei, when you step into enemy territory or with my permission, you can use Promotion to promote into any other pieces except the King. Furthermore, when I revived you two, I had eight Pawns, one Knight, one Bishop, and one Rook to choose from. While one Rook is more powerful than one Pawn, you used up all eight of my Pawns to revive, Issei. That just shows how strong you are". Hey, wait a second-
"What? All eight Pawns?". Issei whispered in shock.
This is probably gonna make me sound like an asshole but, "Wait hold on, from what you just said, doesn't that mean you already have a Bishop. So, where is the guy?"
Everyone grew quiet and solemn, they probably don't know how to explain about their resident Dhampir, until Rias spoke up. "You are much more perceptive than I expected Daisuke. Yes I do have a Bishop, but due to his unique circumstances, he is currently... unavailable."
"Can I at least talk to him? Might as well introduce myself as a fellow peerage member." I know I'm pushing this but if I play my cards right, this will benefit all of us in a long run.
"Well..." Debating on whether this would be a good idea or not, "... perhaps it should be fine if you only talk. However, under no circumstances you should meet him face to face. Do you understand me?" Rias ordered in a strict tone.
"Crystal clear, Buchou" I acknowledged unflinchingly.
With a nod, "I'll show you where he is tomorrow morning. Issei, would you like to join as well?"
"H-huh? Um, I guess I should introduce myself too."
With that, we all got out of the creepy place. I just hope that I manage to get through to Gasper, with how traumatizing his childhood life is, getting him to open up to a stranger would be difficult to say the least, even if I am a fellow peerage member.
It was the next morning before school started, Rias guided us all to a secluded place of the old school building. We reached a double door entrance with a lock and yellow tape that says 'Keep Out!'. Though, I suspect that the doors are magically sealed as well.
"This is where my Bishop is currently staying, my familiar regularly brings food and other essentials to him on a daily basis. Remember, he is easily frightened so try to keep your voices gentle." With a few knocks, "Gasper, it's me. I would like to introduce you to my two new servants. You don't have to come out."
It was quiet for a while until we heard something almost too soft to hear, "Buchou, is that you?". Oh my God -ouch!-, he even sounds like a girl.
"...Gya-kun." Even Koneko gave her input.
"Eh, Koneko-chan? You're here too?"
"That's right. Everyone is here to see how you're doing Gasper-kun." Akeno said.
"Oh, um, I got another contract. The client was happy with me fixing his computer." Gasper answered as he and Rias continued talking.
"Computer?" Issei had a puzzled expression until Kiba gave us an explanation about how Gasper is a computer genius by making contracts by using his laptop to communicate and make deals with his clients. He is also a real shut-in who doesn't come out of his room, too strong for Rias to control, and content with staying in there forever. Though he didn't tell us about his species or anything about his past, including his cross-dressing tendencies. Does he want us to find out from the Bishop himself by earning his trust?
Rias filled Gasper in on what's going on. He wasn't exactly comfortable with talking to us, but relented as long as we don't face him directly or opening the door. Issei went first, "Hey Gasper, I'm Issei Hyoudou, second-year in high school, and Buchou's one and only Pawn. Nice to meet ya."
"And I'm Tan Han Wei or Daisuke if that's what you prefer. I'm going to transfer into Kuoh Academy as a second-year, and Buchou's second Rook."
"H-hello, I'm G-gasper. Buchou's B-bishop". Okay, so far so good. We managed to make small talks, mostly Issei with his dream to become the Harem King. I gave him my opinions on my current life as a devil. I don't know how much he's listening through the door, but I think we made a bit of progress.
Eventually, it was time for class and everyone had to go to class. Everyone except me, don't know when Rias is finally gonna put me in class. Then again, I am a supposed amnesiac whose only clue to my origins is that I'm Chinese.
I stayed a bit longer. Sitting down and resting my back on the wall, "So, do you like working for Buchou?"
"Y-yes. Buchou is really kind, she let's me stay in this room and everything." Gasper replied with a slightly louder voice than when we first talked.
"Yeah, she let's me stay here too when I have nowhere else to go."
"Eh, wh-what do you mean? D-Daisuke-senpai." Now Gasper sounds more interested?
"Huh? Oh, yeah. You don't know that I have amnesia, do you".
"Amnesia!?" That's probably the loudest voice he's made I've heard yet.
"Yeah. Woke up suddenly on a park bench, barely remember my own name, much less where my home is. I wondered around Kuoh searching for any useful information, but ended up killed after helping Issei. A fallen angel targeted him and well... I think you get the rest". I told him while holding my stomach and neck.
"Why was that fallen angel targeting Issei-senpai?"
"She said something about having a dangerous Sacred Gear, but try not to ask him too much about what happened. He doesn't seem very comfortable about the fallen."
"A dangerous... Sacred Gear". Gasper went silent after that until he had another question, "I-isn't it s-s-scary? G-going outside and m-meeting new people without knowing anything?"
"Definitely, I thought I was gonna lose it at first." I answered with a small sardonic chuckle.
"Then, w-why do it?"
"Because staying at that bench won't help me find the answers I need. It was scary, but then again, trying everything new is scary at first even if it is as simple as drinking a different flavored juice. As for going against a fallen angel, my body moved on it's own. I didn't know what I was doing until I reached Issei to be honest. It's more of a selfish reason than anything. Guess what I'm trying to say is, I don't want to have any regrets knowing that I can do something to change things instead of just pitying myself for not trying harder." I said while reminiscing some of my past mistakes.
"!" Silence returned once again and I wasn't sure how to break it because it just occurred to me that I might have inadvertently insulted the introverted Bishop.
"Uh, well... that's just how I think. Maybe other people has their reasons for doing or not doing stuff, but my feelings don't apply to everyone." Maybe I should just book it before while I'm still ahead. "I better get going, I'll come back and talk to you again tomorrow morning. See you later Gasper."
One week later:
It's been one week since I started talking to Gasper every morning, thankfully he still talks to me and everyone else when we visit. I haven't tried asking him to come out, that would just be counter-productive. It's still too early for needing his help, plus both him and Rias are still not ready for him to come out. Other than that, I think he's starting to warm up to me and Issei.
As for training, I managed to stick two different leafs at two different parts of my body at an adequate level and re-created one of my most favorites jutsus, the shadow clone jutsu. Can't believe I fucking did it. I always wanted to do it ever since I was a kid, but now I can actually use it. I don't need to cross my fingers but it does help summoning them faster.
It was difficult at first, but once I figured out how to create a 'shell' for the clone, the rest was fairly simple. I just have to imagine five things in succession: important organs, nervous system, skeletal system, muscle system, and skin. It doesn't have to be exact like in the textbooks nor do I need to know all of their names, I just need to imagine what the clones need for combat. The unimportant organs like stomach are more hollowed out and filled with a magic container to supply it.
I also found out that my clones can't use the Double Burst, makes sense since it's just a body of magic not my soul. Currently, I can create two fully functional clones for training. However, it's far from perfect. unlike Naruto who can receive his clones memories from far away places, I can only receive mine if they're nearby and there can't be any obstacles in the way. The memory transfer is like a straight line and I had to concentrate to view the clones' memories.
I theorize that demonic energy is just magical energy, whereas chakra is a compound of both physical and spiritual energies, which allows it to be reabsorbed back into the user's spirits easier.
It took a lot of experimenting, but the euphoria of just being able to do it was worth it. That and the fact Issei freaked out and thought he was seeing triple was kinda funny.
It's not like Naruto's shadow clones, but at least now I can learn things at a quicker pace. But just because I can make shadow clones now, doesn't mean I'm fully satisfied. I picked up some illusion magic as battle support, it's also based on how Genjutsu works. I let my magic to infiltrate my target's nervous system and mess with their five senses through the brain. I remember Rias charming Issei's parents just by making eye contact like the sharingan, though I haven't figured out how to do that yet.
Instead, I apply physical touch to induce my illusions. I can't make them from a distance or in a wide area yet, my control isn't that good and I don't plan to become a master illusionist. I can only make simple illusions like making them see a boulder instead of a tree, and the success rate is 50-50 at best, not exactly combat ready. I couldn't use it on my clones no matter how many times I applied it. Must be because they has the same magic signatures as mine or whatever reason I don't know, so I tried it on Issei. Again, funny because he had a perverted stare at a tree.
Kiba and Koneko came to visit on a weekend to see our progress and even had a spar with us. Issei... won't be sparing Koneko again for some time and I managed to hold my own for a while before getting beaten. I didn't give everything I got but they look like they haven't either, pretty good experience if you ask me.
Rias decided to give me an iphone just in case I needed to call someone for an emergency. I checked out online and found out my home address doesn't exist in this world. I knew it was hopeless but I still got sadden by it.
As for contracts, Issei almost managed to get one from a guy named Morisawa by discussing Dra-M Ball but forgot in the end, though he did get it after the second time. I managed to get two more. Takazuchi-san called me once again with helping Haru with his homework, they seem a bit happier than the last time I saw them. Though one time, I got a client who was a young woman and wanted a foot massage, but for some reason she moaned erotically when I did it.
Why did I get sent into an ecchi anime again...
Japanese was coming along smoothly and I can finally read 'The Dragon God's Warrior'. However, what I didn't expect was there had to be devil language which I also need to learn. I decided to put it on hold for now.
But what's been making me restless was I've been waiting for Freed's appearance all week and ready to immediately save Issei but so far nothing has happened, don't know whether that is a good or bad thing. Good because it might mean that Freed doesn't exist here and that's one less enemy to deal with. Bad because it's making me antsy when and where he's going to pop out from.
Right now I'm sitting on a couch in the club room with Rias in front of me doing homework or something. Everyone else went to satisfy their clients' wishes or whatever business they had to attend. Silence permeated as I'm still trying to anticipate our encounter with the crazy priest, until Rias spoke up.
"You're worried." It wasn't a question, she knows.
"Just had a bad nightmare, that's all." I tried diverting the conversation.
"Do you want to talk about it, maybe it will help ease your mind." Persistent, aren't you.
"It's just a nightmare not reality, I'll get over it sooner or later."
"True, but most people would think their nightmares are real when they see us devils."
"Well, I bet that they'll change their minds once they see your devilishly beautiful look."
"You're not much of a conversationalist, but you do have a way with words." She commented with a teasing grin.
"It's a gift." I matched her with a small smile.
"... Know that I'll always lend you an ear, okay?" She turned solemn.
My smile faltered for a split-second. If you knew my current dilemma, you'll think I'm joking at best to insane at worst. "... Thanks."
Rias then had an alerted expression. She stood up and spoke with a tone of authorization, a small magic circle next to her ear, "Akeno, everyone. Return back to the club immediately."
"Buchou, what's wrong?" Guess it's show time.
"I've suddenly lost contact of Issei, the connection through the Evil Piece seems jammed by a barrier I think." She looks frustrated.
"Teleport me to Issei, maybe I can go and help him."
"What!? No, there's no telling how many enemies are there. We need to wait for everyone to gather up then go." Was my suggestion really that crazy? Because she was looking at me with an incredulous look.
"All the more reason for me to hurry before Issei gets critically injured. I've been training, Issei and I can team up to buy some time before everyone else arrives. This is our best option. Please Buchou!" I nearly yelled.
Hesitating for a few moments, "But the barrier- just disappeared? Fine but be careful". With a flash of light, I steeled myself for a fight.
The first thing I saw was a blonde girl standing protectively in front of Issei and a white haired guy with a sword and gun. So, I just punched the obvious enemy with everything I got, "Power burst!"
I could've sworn I heard a crack but didn't have the pleasure of confirming it. Seeing the guy getting flown across the room, I looked back at the downed Pawn, "Issei, you alright? Wait, stupid question. You're back is bleeding!"
"Daisuke!? What are you doing here?" Asia went to Issei's side and started healing his injuries.
"Came to save your ass, that's what. Who's your friend?" If I didn't know who she is, I would have restrained her by now.
"Ah, this is Asia. The nun I told you about." I was gonna reply back until I noticed the crazy priest getting back up with a bloodied face. How the hell is he doing that!? I knew he was strong, but my enhanced strength isn't something to scoff at either.
"Aaahhhh, another shitty devil came. Are you trying to save your friend. Is this a blessing for me to kill more shitty devils. KYAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh, are you the pitcher or the catcher?" He's crazy as he is strong. Great, just great...
I finally noticed the smell of blood was in the air, but my adrenaline helped pushed it to the back of my mind. "You're crazy, you know that"
"Aww, you're no fun. Then allow me to introduce myself, I am Freed Sellzen. Number one exorcist in killing you shitty devils. And Asia-tan, I know you are important to us, but healing that weak shitty devil? Are you an idiot?" He stated as if what she's doing is blasphemy, well considering her job and our species, it actually is.
"It doesn't matter. There are some good within the devils and Issei-san is one of them. His friend came to save him, so that must mean he is also good, right?" Asia voiced out with such kindness that I didn't think it was possible for one person to have.
"HAAAAAH!? A shitty bitch nun believing in good shitty devils? Don't fuck with me! The fallen angel said not to kill you, but that doesn't mean I can't re-educate you!" Yeah, he's definitely crazy.
He came at me with the speed of a Knight and tried to repeatedly slash me as I sped up. I weaved and ducked around his sword, never taking my eyes off of it. Despite getting some shallow cuts, I was finally able to grab his wrist. Suddenly, I felt pain as I saw him shooting at my gut with his gun in the other arm. Realizing that he's taken me by surprise, I pulled him forward, kneed his stomach and gave him a right hook in the face. He stumbled back a bit and gave me some breathing room. 'Fuck! If I wasn't a Rook, that bullet would have pierced through me'.
"AAHH!" I moaned in pain while cradling the wound, blood oozing and dripping onto the floor. I can feel it's holy attribute slowly draining my energy. The light-poisoning feels like it's burning me from the inside out and that's with adrenaline already dulling it a little. Even the minor cuts were more than annoying.
"Daisuke!". I can hear Issei yelling, but I'm not gonna take the risk of letting my eyes away from the priest. Last time that happened, I got killed!
"Hmm, not bad for a shitty devil. Better than the other one at least. I can feel your anger through your punch. How exciting! But now I'm gonna kill you!" He tried shooting at me again, but I grabbed a chair and threw it directly at him. He cut the furniture with his sword, but I expected that and closed the distance between us. I yanked the gun away from him and power-punched him the same spot where I kneed him.
However, he used his sword to barely block my blow, even if it did slightly crack from my punch. Gritting my teeth, my hand started burning and he pushed me back, raising his weapon to slice my arm off. I leaned back just in time, but he suddenly swung his weapon up to renew his efforts. He kept it up, not relenting with that manic grin of his, but I already figured out his rhythm last time. Ducking under his attempt to sever my head, got into his guard, and power-uppercut him to the ceiling. Freed's body smashed into and cracked the ceiling, he gave a groan before dropping face down onto the floor.
I can keep up with him somewhat with speed burst and attack with power burst activating just at the moment of impact then dismissing it, but my breathing has gotten heavy and I'm really starting to feel the effects of his weapons. I saw Freed holding his injured chin and spat out blood while getting up. 'This is bad, I don't know how much longer I can keep this up.'
"You're really something you know that. There hasn't been a shitty devil that has managed to hurt me so much, I'm really looking forward to butchering you and pulling your intestines and hearing you scream!" Disturbing comments aside, he looks affected by his injuries if the wobbling was of any indication. I got ready to summon my shadow clones and try to end this, but just as Freed was coming-
[BOOST]
"Back off you crazy bastard!" Bringing out his Sacred Gear, Issei punched Freed in the face. Surprised by the interruption, the deranged priest was tumbled onto the floor again. At this rate, we might actually beat him.
Just like that, a red magic circle appeared. Rias and everyone else made it and they were not happy. "It seems that you have taken good care of my adorable servants." Rias' cold gaze at the priest went to a kind one went she saw us, "Issei, I'm so sorry. I didn't expect a client would be killed by an exorcist. And Daisuke, you did very well holding against the enemy. Are you both okay?"
"I'm fine thanks to Asia healing me". Issei replied while showing the nun to everyone. He then got a mixture of sad and guilty look, "Daisuke really needs help though..."
"A wound in my gut and some light-poisoning, but otherwise fine. I'm just glad you're all here." I grunted out smirking, happy that I can finally get a break.
"Hehe, more shitty devils keep coming like flies. Glorious! Is it my birthday? All the shitty devils I can kill! Yay! But I'm not going to introduce myself again. Just ask your soon-to-be-dead friends. I'll be sure to kill you all nice and slow." Seriously!? He looks totally ragged and yet he still wants to fight!?
"Sorry, but they are with us. We cannot allow you to kill our friends." Kiba moved right in front of us, unsheathing his sword.
"An over-zealous priest who enjoys hunting devils just for the excitement. You must be an excommunicated exorcist." Akeno mentioned in a polite tone with subtle anger, lightning cackling around her.
"So what if I'm a stray, as long as I can kill all the shitty insect devils I want then I'm satisfied, especially when I'm under the protection of fallen angels." Freed was stunned for a moment when he noticed an energy blast cleanly destroy the wall next to him.
"I show no mercy for those who hurts my servants. Particularly, a fiend like you will have his life forfeited". Rias was glowing red and about to fire another shot of Power of Destruction-
"Buchou, I sense multiple fallen angels heading our way. We need to leave, Daisuke still needs treatment." Akeno warns us of the situation.
"Joy oh joy, now I can kill all of you, now can't I?" Freed almost jumped in glee. This guy seriously needs to be put in a mental hospital.
Rias' had a frustrated look and took charge. She grabbed my arm and placed it around her shoulder, "Akeno, prepare the jump. Yuuto, make sure the priest does not interrupt us while we're preparing."
Akeno was already on it and Kiba cross blades with the priest, swords dancing and striking with fluid movement. It was almost beautiful. Though Kiba had the upper hand due to how exhausted Freed is.
'Note to self, pick up Kenjutsu.'
"Wait, we need to bring Asia back. She helped me. We can't just leave her with that bastard." Issei tried reasoning but Rias was having none of that.
"That is not possible, the magic circle will only accept members of my household. Making one for her as well will take to much time. You need to leave her." Rias spoke with an authoritative tone and wouldn't take any arguments.
"The jump is ready Buchou." Akeno yelled out.
Nodding her head, "Koneko get Issei and let's go. Yuuto you too, we're leaving." Rias ordered. Kiba disengaged and Koneko did as she was ordered after tossing a sofa at Freed. Everyone got onto the magic circle to get the hell out of here.
"Let me go, I need to help Asia!" Issei shouted and tried to struggle free.
"Issei! Are you going to let Daisuke or another one of us get hurt again to help you?" Rias' question struck deep into Issei and he suddenly stopped. No doubt, conflicted about what to do next.
"Issei, remember what he said. The fallen angels value her, so she'll be fine. I understand how you feel, but even if you stay, you'll just get killed again." I tried reasoning to him.
"Issei-san... we'll see each other again, okay?". Seeing this was ripping my heart out, Asia had tears in her eyes and Issei vowed that he'll come back to save her. We teleported to safety. But it wasn't over, I'm not letting Asia get killed in this world.
The real fight starts tomorrow.
AN: Wasn't really sure if the fight scene was good enough. Actually watching a spar/fight is much easier than writing it. Don't worry, he won't spam countless clones like Naruto. Small harem still undecided. Please leave a review and tell me what you think.
Ja Ne