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Issei looked three deep breathes as he lay down on the ground.
[Impressive. didn't expect you to complete that workout.] I said with pride.
"What do you mean 'impressive'?" Issei whined, "that was basic PE!"
[Back to back without rest] I shook my head in the Boosted Gear, [What, you expected some shonen type workouts of 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and a 10 mile run?]
"Yeah," Issei mumbled to himself.
[Kid, even with a devil's body, that is way out of your capacity] I blunty said as I felt Issei's negative emotion, [besides, it seems your body has enough conditioning. Surprisingly conditioned enough for a fapping non-athlete like you.] I chuckled and I felt Issei's annoyance and anger.
But its true, from the inside I actively saw how efficient his resparatory system and heart is when it comes to using oxygen.
While devils technically needs less oxygen than humans, Issei's circulatory system is already developed as a sprinter or marathon runner.
His actual muscle though is a different story.
[However, there is another thing you ought to develop.] I said seriously as a tired out Issei went to his yoga position.
"I am too tired to be embarrased." Issei breathed out.
[You know this position is not only for sex, right?]
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It didn't take long to figure out why Issei had some conditioning.
"Get that bastard!"
Right now, my partner is running for dear life as he got chased by the Kendo Club.
"Those two bastards ditched me again!"
[Don't think about them, duck!]
Issei ducked just in time as a wooden sword at a speed of 25km/hr almost hit him.
But too slow to duck the one for his ribs.
"Ghsk!"
He almost stubbled, but he recovered and continued running.
A smile crept to my face.
[Issei, stop! Hold your ground and dodge their weapons!]
"What?!"
[These girls are slower than Freed, but they are kicking your ass. Why not train with their wrath?]
"Again with Freed!"
[Do it.]
Credit is where due, Issei did stop and held his ground, as he watched his opponents get dangerously close.
From the inside, I felt a sudden shift of emotion, from fear to determination.
"Let's do this!"
[Hands up!]
Issei got a basic stance as four weapons swang!
Crack
Hairline fractures appeared in his forearms.
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I was barely bothered at Rias' glare as Asia and Akeno patched up a bruised and fractured Issei.
"Damn, and I though a devil's body is tough."
[Training and skill has that effect.] I said from the jewel of the Boosted Gear, [Ask Kiba how is able to cut Stray Rooks with a thin blade.]
Kiba chuckled with appreciation to my comment, not noticing the critism in it.
"Seriouly Issei, the first day was somewhat expected since we fought those Fallen. But aren't you taking your training too hard?" Rias crossed her arms as her tits bounced.
"Well..." Issei tried to find an excuse, "Ddraig is a hard trainer." well atleast its a valid excuse.
This time Rias looked surprised, "The Dragon is training you?"
[Why are you surprised, Gremory Heir? Shouldn't a Lord or Lady of a clan be content that their servant is training?]
Rias didn't flinch but pouted, "but you are being too hard to my cute servant."
[Issei had his time to be cute, and it ended when Raynare stabbed him]. I felt a sudden spike of anxiety and angst from Issei, [And there is a reason why he got stabbed in the first place, and that reason never changed.]
"Because he is your host?" Akeno immediatley picked up my point.
[Smart girl. But there are extra reasons now why he has to be stronger. Consider your relative.]
Rias frowned, clearly thinking of her relation to the Current Lucifer of Hell. But I was not just talking about her.
[Have one of you injured, then Biblical War 2 can start without a bigger reason, I mean it.]
"Ahhh... Ddraig, aren't you be paranoid?"
I immediately forgave Issei's naivite.
[No...unfornately] and considering I know canon, I am actually preparing him for the next villain of the week. [So far Issei's conditioning is for the Boosted Gear's capacity, however he need you lot to understand how to fight.]
"Fine" Rias sighed, "I will have one of my brother--"
[Oh, no no no.] I shot her down, [Issei is too weak for those freaks.] Issei was more confused than offended, [Kiba my boy! I pick you!]
"What am I? A pokemon?"
[No, something better.]
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"Focus on your prereferals!" Kiba yelled like a drill instructor as a Knight Mode Issei dodge the powerful strikes of the Fastest Knight.
[BOOST!]
Issei's present running skills done wonders as he jumped from side to side just to dodge a constantly vanishing Kiba.
"Focus in my intent, not just the sword!" Kiba faked a strike before turning it into a fast thurst right at Issei's center!
You know that feeling of a coffee crash, or when you took a too long climb on a frate of stairs?
Issei felt 3 times the exhaustion as Kiba marble rapier drained my partner's stamina.
[BOOST] [Learn to avoid attacks which are too risky, partner] I advised out loud, [Only tank hits when you know you can stand your ground!]
At the side I can see the rest of the peerage observing the spar, taking my sudden request to Kiba too lightly.
[AKENO! Any tips!] I yelled out loud from the green jewel, as Issei blocked a strike from Kiba.
Akeno flinched at being at the limelight before yelling, [Issei lacks firepower to fight back! Use your aura to your fist to do more damage.]
Abit too basic and vague, but credit is where is due as Issei picked up the idea and a red aura formed around his fists.
[BOOST!] [Good partner! Your imagination and desire will push you further! Like of someone who you can get inspired from!] I yelled as the inner nerd of a lifetime ago lit up, [Goku, Ironman, Superman, heck! even the Powerpuffgirls! See them as your goal!]
Aura within Issei boosted more powerfully, as a red trail started to follow him!
[EXPLOSION!] I yelled, as an intimidating aura formed around my partner!
Dragon...
Issei extended his arm as powerswirl around him! I am surprised that the perv developed Dragon Shot this early, possibly due to my harder training.
...PULSE!
A awfully familiar sound from a famous fictional hero resounded, as draconic aura shot at Kiba at powerful, but controlled volume.
The knight, for the first time began to dodge as Issei shot multiple dragon pulse at him.
Instead of alterary, Issei developed a rifle attack.
[RESET!]
I yelled as Issei lost all of that stored power.
Something to look into, but first.
[You litterally ripped off Iron Man.] I deadpannedly say.
Well, atleast Issei has a more consistent range attack. But unfortunately that lacked firepower.
[Akeno, can you help develop this skill for Issei? Make it a uni-beam of Iron Man in the future.]
"Ofcourse." Akeno looked pleased, as if she found a diamond in a rough.
Looking at the battlefield, things can have gotten worse, but things looks good so far eith the surprising progress of Issei and Kiba.
Dragon Pulse. Seems handy, especially since Issei accidentally blasted a burning bird on that tree.
Sigh...things are about to get worse.
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"Yo Ddraig, I got some questions to ask if you don't mind."
[Go ahead]
"If all myth exists. Then does all those dragons in stories also exist? Do you know any of them?"
[... I am genuinely surprised you even thought of that.]
"Hey! I am a pervert but I also question things." Issei replied pissed, "Besides, Akeno-senpai was talking about the difference of Devil Magic to Runes and Talismans since those are common in games."
[And you thought of dragons, because?]
"She explained that Odin hanged himself for rune knowledge, and I am a devil, the enemy of Heaven and so..."
[Ahhh the intermingling of myths. Yes.] I nodded, [Dragons of all myths exist partner, unfortunately for all of us, or fortunate of other races, most of us are wiped out.]
"What?!"
[Well, I am techinically dead, Issei. My soul attached to the System of Heaven for the Sacred Gears. But going back, Issei you have to remember this.] I said seriously.
[Dragons ARE Power. And power comes pride.]I sensed Issei's full attention, [We didn't get the Uncle Ben speech, so we flanted our status, and stepped on toes we shouldn't]
"So dragons pissed people off?"
[Not just that, we are threats and prizes to other factions. Gods hunted our race for armor or a throphy. Morals killed us to protect their land... and other dragons like to kill each other for competition.]
"You make it sound being a dragon sucks."
[Its cutthroat.] I corrected the boy, [Swim or sink. I believe you humans also have the same mentality.]
Issei humbled somthing.
[That is why I am pushing you hard... cuz' you don't know what comes next.]
B class villain or not, Riser is still a High Class Devil.
Issei, bless his heart tried to make a joke to lighten his mood, "Yeah, its not like someone will kill me cuz I am your host."
[sigh... magic is real Issei, along with Karma and jinx.]
And just like that, the boy's bedroom vibrated, as a red magic circle below his shined brightly.
"WHAT the FUCK is THAT?!"
I was prepared for Rias to appear and nude herself for her freedom.
Ready to encourage Issei to take the offer.
Ready to dismantle Greyfia's reason and anger with the "they are devils... isn't that your norm" card.
And maybe, just... maybe convince her to join Issei and Rias. Teach them the ways of sex.
But..fuck me.
[Dragon Gate Spell! Something is not right! Hold tight boy!!!]
The last thing Issei and I saw were cold, but very familiar eyes.
Author's Notes.
You think we will follow canon?
Ofcourse we will! We just need a little detour.
Our first arc will also prime the canon arcs and give them a solid reason why it happened.
Like, why the Gremory and Phenex pushed the wedding way too early. They are immortals, 4 more academic years is not too long to wait.
Why Kokabiel attempted such a risky plan. Azazel can merely declare Kokabiel traitor and his is fucked by Sirzechs.
And finally, why the Three Factions made such a hasty plan to unify.
See you all next time.