After they got caught, Issei had to explain to Rias and Sona what he had been up to. Naturally they were upset for being kept in the dark about this but understood what he was trying to do. Rias was especially surprised that Koneko went along with Issei's plan. While she was grateful for her intentions she was going to do her duty as a King and punish her subordinate but Issei convinced her to leave it at a scolding as opposed to the spanking she was gonna get. Issei also tried to vouch for Saji too but Sona was stricter than Rias and actually did spank Saji. Not only that she was enhancing her hits with magic so Saji was definitely not gonna be sitting down anytime soon. After that Sona and her peerage left to go home and Issei and Rias' group did the same. On their way home Rias was pouting slightly at Issei keeping a secret from her. He already explained himself so there wasn't much else he could say so he was at a loss for what to do. Mash tried to mediate but since she helped Issei Rias wasn't too receptive of her either. Eventually Koneko and Akeno split off to head to their homes. Once they got home Issei walked in first and headed towards the kitchen to get some food. "I'm hom-" Issei stopped mid sentence because he saw something unexpected that stopped him dead in his tracks.
Standing in the kitchen was a blushing Asia with nothing but an apron on. To the side of her was Issei's Mom with a wry smile and to the side of the kitchen was Martha and Jeanne with strained expressions. Salter was also in the kitchen cleaning normally as if nothing was going on and sitting in the dining room but clearly visible from the kitchen was Jealter also wearing an amused smile. "W-welcome home Issei-san, Mash-san, Buchou-san," said Asia embarrassed.
Issei was at a loss for words as he felt a bit of blood escape his nose. Rias and Mash who were behind him were also surprised but Rias soon had a contemplative look on her face. "I see… So there was that option as well. You've started to become a lecherous little devil Asia," said Rias, sounding slightly impressed.
Asia's blush grew deeper. "I-I don't want to be a lecherous devil! Kiryuu-san said this is what girls do when they work in the kitchen in Japan. I don't really understand it but your mom agreed when I asked her about it."
Kiryuu… Issei thought. He wasn't sure if he wanted to thank the pervert for the view or throttle her for putting weird ideas in her head. Apparently after she told Asia about this she attempted to change into her outfit. Martha and Jeanne tried to stop her but when Issei's Mom caught wind of what she was doing she helped Asia and because of that Martha and Jeanne didn't say anything since their Master's mother agreed to it.
"I will change too," said Rias walking out the kitchen.
Mash was now looking surprised and panickly followed after Rias. "M-me too!"
Issei's Mom's smile grew wider and she followed the pair out to help them as well. After they left Issei pulled himself together and spoke. "You look good Asia," he said while scratching his head.
Asia gave him a smile even though she was still blushing intensely. "I'm glad. I wanted to make Issei-san happy so I asked Kiryuu for advice. After everything that's happened I wanted to show my appreciation instead of just saying it like I usually do." Issei gave a caring smile to Asia and gave her a hug, which she returned.
"Issei look, I'm wearing one too," came Rias' voice from behind him. As he turned around he saw Rias in the same outfit as Asia, with the only difference being that Rias' figure was barely hidden by the apron. Issei felt more blood escape his nose and Asia got him a tissue to try and help. When Issei looked behind Rias there was Mash also in just an apron and her glasses. She was clearly embarrassed because she was fidgeting in a way that showed she was trying to cover herself and show off to Issei at the same time.
Issei's Mom was looking at the situation with an amused smile on her face. "Aren't you lucky Issei. Having three girls here who want to show their bodies off to you. Although this might be a step down from your usual with Rias and Mashu," she said teasingly. "Ahhhh. Looking at this brings back memories of when I did this with Goro when we got married," she revealed, surprising Issei.
Issei knew he got his perversion from somewhere he just assumed it was his Dad since he and his Dad would occasionally talk about that stuff, but apparently his Mom was a bit of a pervert too. Well, I guess there's no doubt that I'm their kid, Issei thought to himself. With that the girls all went into the kitchen to cook dinner with help from Martha, Jeanne, and Issei's Mom. Issei went into the dining room where Jealter was and later Issei's Dad showed up and sat next him, with them both enjoying the view.
"I never imagined I would see something like this in my life. I'm so proud my son has managed to accomplish one of my dreams from my youth. You really do take after your old man," he said cheerily.
"Well, I never expected things to get to this point but I'm not complaining," replied Issei. "Don't worry Tou-san, I will live our dreams to the fullest!"
The two Hyoudou men nodded in camaraderie while Jealter, who was sitting to the side listening to them, rolled her eyes. "Tch, men."
Issei, who heard her, snarked back. "You're not one to talk. After all, I know you'd be the happiest being served hand and foot by a bunch of handsome men."
Jealter looked surprised wondering how he knew about that but pretended like she didn't know what he was talking about. Issei's Dad on the other hand, had a wry smile on his face. "A reverse harem huh? I see, you're a woman of culture as well," he said jokingly. Jealter began to get annoyed as the father son duo were giving her looks of camaraderie, (one of us, one of us).
After a, stimulating dinner, everyone went to turn in for the night. After Asia caught Issei, Rias, and Mash in bed together she has been sleeping with them too not wanting to be left out. While Issei appreciated it, his regular bed was even smaller than the one in Chaldea so it was cramped with four people. But he didn't want to make the girls sad so he didn't say anything. As the group entered Issei's room a new person made himself known. "Master! We have a situation!" said Fuma, appearing out of nowhere. In his arms was a heavily injured Irina who seemed to be barely conscious.
Everyone was shocked at the situation and Asia immediately moved to heal the exorcist. Issei turned to Fuma, now upset. "What happened?" Fuma explained that after the group gave chase they followed them to their base of operations, but it was filled with Fallen and stray exorcists and the group was overwhelmed. Irina got hit with a powerful attack from a Fallen and lost her sword in the process. They were about to kill her when Fuma and his ninja intervened. Kiba told Fuma to take Irina back to Issei and Fuma told them to retreat while his ninja covered them. After that Fuma escaped with Irina and the current situation is unknown with everyone else. Rias had a look of worry on her face while Issei and Mash looked grim.
"I-Issei-kun.." said Irina weakly.
Issei knelt down next to her and grabbed her hand. "I'm right here Irina. Don't worry, Asia will have you patched up in no time," he said trying to comfort her.
"I'm sorry for worrying you. We should have listened to you the first time," she said regretfully.
Issei shook his head. "Now's not the time for that. Once you're patched up we're heading back out to finish this," he said, slight rage in his voice.
Irina nodded as she was slowly getting her strength back. She looked to Asia who was healing her and had a regretful look on her face. "I'm sorry Asia-san, for everything."
Asia had a look of surprise but then turned grateful. "It's not a problem Irina-san. You don't have to worry about me."
Irina returned a grateful look and Issei smiled as he turned to Fuma. "I need you to go back out and find the others. Once you do have them regroup with us. We're ending this tonight."
"By your will," said Fuma and he left.
Issei was about to turn to Rias and speak but both of them felt a presence outside and immediately headed out followed by Asia, Irina and the Servants who were at dinner. Outside was Freed with his usual mad grin on his face. "Hey shitty brat, and Asia-kun as well. Did I perhaps interrupt you all while getting down and dirty? Sorry, I'm not so good at reading the mood, hahahahahaha!"
"Freed. You have a lot of balls showing up here. Don't think you'll be walking away this time," shot back Issei. He was about to move on Freed when he noticed Rias wasn't paying attention to him but to someone floating above him. Issei followed her gaze and saw a Fallen Angel in regal clothes floating with five pairs of wings above them all.
"It's nice to meet you Rias Gremory. As I thought, your hair resembles that detestable Maoh Sirzechs," said the Fallen.
"It's a pleasure to meet one of the Leaders of the Gregori. What business do you have here Kokabiel? If you wish to negotiate I'm afraid I can't speak for my brother," said Rias. She kept a proper and polite tone but her eyes showed that she was serious and ready for things to get violent.
So that's Kokabiel. The one behind this mess. What could he possibly have to gain from all this? Issei thought to himself.
"I'm not here to talk. I came here following one of the rats that escaped my base. Unfortunately the other ones got away." Issei mentally sighed in relief at that. "Looks like it lead my right to the sister of that detestable Maoh. Maybe if I rape and kill his sister that will be enough to incite his rage. That might be worth it," he said sinisterly.
Rias look turned sterner but more than that Issei's became murderous towards the Fallen. The Servants could tell Issei was about to explode on the Fallen. "What is your purpose here!? Why are you using the Excaliburs in my territory!?" demanded Rias.
Kokabiel looked at her condescending. "I will be rampaging throughout this town, starting at Kuoh Academy. If I do this it should be enough to draw out your brother."
"You do realize that your actions will restart the war between the Factions," said Rias.
A wide smile appeared on his face. "That is exactly my aim! I was hoping that stealing the Excaliburs would be enough to provoke Micheal into war, but he has done nothing except send peons after me. So rampaging in the territory of the Maoh's sister is the next best option," said Kokabiel.
"Battle junkie," commented Rias.
"Yes! I'm bored, little girl. Azazel and Shemhazai are content with researching Sacred Gears and leaving the conflict undecided. I don't share their interests or their feelings about the war. I will restart the conflict and prove once and for all that the Fallen are the superior species! I will unleash the power of the Excaliburs in this town and the war will begin again!"
"Isn't my Boss the best? Thanks to this I will have plenty of devils and angels to cut up and rape! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!" said Freed
"We'll stop you," stated Issei.
"I'd like to see you try brat," said Kokabiel. After that he and Freed teleported away.
Issei turned to his Servants and once they saw his face they began to move to prepare for the battle minus Salter. Mash was looking at him worriedly. Rias was looking at the ground in front of her trying to think of what to do next. Salter decided to break the silence. "We should prepare for battle everyone."
Issei looked at her. "Not you Salter." Salter had a look of stunned confusion at her Master's order so Issei explained. "Despite his provocation, this is still the same situation as before. You entrusted this to Mordred so let her handle it." Salter looked like she didn't approve of her Master's reasoning but Issei wasn't done. "I don't plan on leaving you out completely. Once the situation progresses to the last push is when I will call for you. In all likelihood I will call all of you."
Salter began to understand her Master's plan. Although it annoyed her to be left out in the beginning she consented to his plan. "As you wish Master."
"Inform the other Artorias and Arthur to be ready. I'll have Mash signal when you should enter the battle." Salter nodded and entered the house. Issei turned to the others who remained outside. Irina and Asia were looking at him waiting for what he had to say while Rias was still lost in thought. Mash was also waiting on the side. "Rias, we should get ready. The longer we wait the worse the situation becomes."
With Issei's words Rias snapped out of her thoughts and nodded. "R-right, sorry. I'll call the others and we'll prepare to meet them and finish this." Issei nodded and everyone began battle preparations.
Later at the school everyone from the Issei's Servants, Irina, ORC minus Kiba, and the Student Council had gathered. The Student Council had erected a barrier around the school in order to try and contain the conflict. As Rias walked up to Sona the pair began to discuss their course of action. "So how do you plan to handle this Rias? Did you contact your brother?"
"What about you Sona? Did you make a call to your sister?" responded Rias back a bit coldly.
The two exchanged small glares when Akeno spoke up. "I already contacted the Maoh," she said stoically.
Rias rounded on her Queen with a look of betrayal but was stopped by Issei. "It was my suggestion Rias." Once again shocked, she turned to Issei clearly seeking an explanation. "While I feel the same way you do about this situation, this is bigger than both of us and affects more than just the Factions if he by some chance succeeds." Rias looked away. She knew he was right but didn't want to admit it. "With that said however, it won't matter if we take care of this before he gets here," he said confidently.
Rias looked back and saw his smug smile and some relief came back to her. She gave him a confident smile of her own and turned back to Akeno. "How much time do we have before my brother arrives?"
"The Maoh said he would be ready and here in a little over an hour," said Akeno.
"Then we have an hour to kick Kokabiel's ass and stop his plan," said Issei.
Sona rolled her eyes at the clear lack of plan but they didn't have time to make one. "Fine, me and my peerage will maintain the barrier while you all fight in there."
Everyone nodded and moved in to confront Kokabiel. Before they could enter though they were stopped by Irina. "Uhm, Issei-kun. I was hoping Kiba-san would be here since I lost my sword, but since he isn't I don't have a weapon," she said somewhat bashfully. Issei, realizing this, nodded and projected a sword for Irina. But it wasn't just any sword, it was a copy of her Excalibur Mimic. This shocked Irina. "Wait! This is! But how?!"
"I have a skill that lets me copy any weapon I see. It allows me to copy it based on the information I know about it, so it has all the same abilities as the original. Unfortunately, the trade off is that the copy weapon is not as durable as the original so don't go too crazy with it," explained Issei. Irina looked amazed at the sword but quickly got over it as they were about to head into battle. With that out of the way the group continued on into the barrier.
As the group entered they were confronted with Kokabiel's troops. There were many stray exorcists as well as Fallen prepared to fight. In the sky sat Kokabiel on a throne attached to some device. And on the ground were Valper, Freed, and the Excalibur fragments. The fragments were floating in the air as Valper seemed to be in the process of doing something to them. Upon seeing them Kokabiel showed a confident smile. "So, you finally arrived. When should I expect your brother to show up?"
Rias stepped forward and addressed the Fallen leader. "Unfortunately you're not worth my brother's time, so we will be-"
Kokabiel's smile fell from his face as she spoke and immediately threw a light spear at the ground in front of them, causing a loud sound to ring out interrupting her. "Hmph! Not worth his time am I? That arrogant piece of shit! He thinks he can look down on me by sending children to fight me?!" He started to rave but after a moment he seemed to calm down. "I have no interest in fighting welps. Valper, how much longer until the Excaliburs are ready?"
"It will only take a few more minutes," responded the researcher calmly.
"Well then, since Sirzechs decided I'm not worth his time I will just have to kill his sister in order to get him to come out. After that, I will use this device to destroy this whole town. I do hope you brats will at least be entertaining to watch as you squirm."
Issei was about to snark back at him when he felt a murderous intent coming from the woods nearby. He turned and saw a giant cerberus emerge and pounce straight for Asia. Issei was about to move but before he could do anything spears emerged from the ground and impaled the cerberus and held it above the ground. The beast howled in pain as it struggled to get free but to no avail. As for who did it… "Don't think you can get the drop on us so easily, you damn mutt!" said Jealter. After she said that pillars of flame erupted from beneath the cerberus and burned it alive.
After that display Issei returned his attention to the now interested Kokabiel. "You're gonna have to do better than that if you plan on standing a chance against us," he said provokingly.
Kokabiel let out a smug smile. "Very well. If you insist." He used magic to open a hole in the ground. From it flames erupted and two more cerberus' emerged.
"Martha, Jealter, take care of them. These are just distractions from the main enemy."
The two nodded and each took on a cerberus alone. Seeing that the cerberus's we useless, Kokabiel gave the signal for his troops to jump in as well and from there an all out battle began. Issei's Servants were taking care of the bulk of the force while Issei and the ORC made their way to Valper, Freed, and Kokabiel. As some exorcists made to block them suddenly swords erupted from the ground and impaled them. The group turned to see Kiba and the others join in along with Xenovia. "Sorry we're late. Fuma found us and brought us here and Sona filled us in," said Kiba.
"No problem. I was just clearing a path for you since your enemy is here," said Issei casually.
As more reinforcements arrived to help Kokabiel spoke to Valper. "Valper! What is taking so long?" he asked, annoyed.
The old priest continued to look calm as he focused on the sword forming in front of him. "No need to worry, Lord Kokabiel. The sword is finished," said Valper calmly. With his words the fragments merged together into a dangerous looking saber (the weapon not the class) with greater holy power than before.
With Valper's words Kokabiel showed a villainous smile. "Freed, use the Excalibur and entertain me."
"My boss can be so demanding, but I can't complain when you get perks like these," said Freed as he grabbed the Fused Excalibur. "Now I get a new sword and plenty of shitty devils to chop up! Hahahahahahahahaha!"
Kiba stepped up to face Freed backed by Mordred. "You won't get away this time Freed! And you, Valper, in the name of my comrades whom you sacrificed for your experiments I will avenge them here!"
Valper looked at Kiba with a slightly amused face. "I see. So you're a survivor of the project. I didn't think there were any of you left, but it doesn't matter. The progress of science requires sacrifices. And because of that I was able to create this!" Valper reached into his pocket and pulled out a small glowing orb that gave off a holy aura. "This is the culmination of the extracted potential of holy sword users. With these, anyone can use a holy sword. And judging by the two church agents behind you it seems like the church continued my work without me, although it seems Micheal wouldn't go as far as killing the subjects. Guess he's more humane than me," said Valper in a condescending tone.
Xenovia and Irina had strained expressions after learning the process of how holy sword users were made. Issei, who had been listening while fighting, decided to put his two sense in. "It's not a matter of being humane or not. You're just some psycho who gets his kicks from killing kids in your experiments. In that sense, you're no different from Freed," said Issei condescendingly.
Valper made a stern face. He clearly didn't like being compared to Freed, while the person in question didn't seem to care that he was basically being insulted. Someone else seemed clearly done with this talk too. "Enough chatter! Freed, kill them!" ordered Kokabiel.
With that Freed moved in and was met with Kiba and Mordred. The pair were going in hard against Freed but Freed's Excalibur was giving them more trouble than before. It had the combined abilities of his last two swords as well as Irina's sword and the other fragment that the Fallen possessed. Freed would disappear and reappear, strike with rapid swipes, and use illusions to distract them. Eventually Irina and Xenovia joined them to help but it made little difference. Eventually Freed got a strike in on Kiba's arm, although Kiba managed to avoid taking too serious an injury. The others tried to get Freed while he was focused on Kiba but Freed used the ability of Mimic to morph the sword around him and counter all their strikes. Then he used Rapidly to move to a better position. Kiba was kneeling down holding his bleeding arm and cursed under his breath. "Dammit! I can't let this stop me!"
Valper just looked at the struggling Kiba with a condescending smirk. "It doesn't matter what you do, my experiments and the lives sacrificed by you and the other subjects will prove to be your's and the church's downfall." He reached into his pocket again and pulled out the holy essence he showed earlier. "Here, you can have this. It's the last one from my experiments with your group. I don't need it anymore since I am now at the point where I can mass produce these at will," he mocked and threw the holy essence at Kiba.
The small orb rolled on the ground stopping in front of Kiba. He picked it up and tears began to escape him. "Everyone. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't save you," he said. As if to respond to his feelings the orb began to glow brightly and in a flash were a bunch of small children like spirits surrounding Kiba. He was shocked and looked around. "...Everyone…" Kiba said.
One of the spirits spoke but no sound came out of their mouth. Despite that Kiba understood what they said and stood back up. Then the spirits began to sing and it was immediately recognized by Asia. "They are singing a sacred song," she commented.
Issei was intrigued and began to pay close attention. As the spirits sang the holy orb's power erupted and began to merge with Kiba's sword. The holy and demonic power began to swirl and gave birth to a paradox. [I see. So the knight has achieved it.] spoke Ddraig.
Issei understood what he meant. "Balance Breaker."
Kiba raised his new sword in the air and spoke with power in his voice. "With the power left to me by my fallen comrades I will avenge them here and now! I will prove that we are stronger than the Excalibur! Balance Breaker, Sword of the Betrayer!" With those words he rushed in at Freed.
Freed who was watching the whole thing just continued to look smug. "What's that brat? You think just because you got some fancy power up that you can now take on my Excalibur-chan? Don't make me laugh!" He rushed in to meet Kiba and when their swords clashed he was surprised that he was keeping him at bay. "What?! It has enough power to rival my Excalibur-chan?!" Freed said, shocked.
As he was distracted Mordred moved in and swung Clarent with great force. Freed had to adjust his sword to block her attack while holding Kiba off, but as a result the sword began to crack. With this push Xenovia joined as well. "Keep him there!" she yelled and put down her sword and took a prayer stance. "Saint Peter, Saint Basil the Great, Saint Denis, Holy-Mother Mary, please hear my voice." As she spoke a void opened in front of her and a sword handle revealed itself. She grabbed and revealed a massive greatsword. "In the name of the saints who reside in this blade I shall unleash it, Durandal!"
She raised her sword in the air and a dense holy power flowed off it. Kokabiel showed a surprised expression from its appearance. "Durandal?! So you are not a user of Excalibur but of Durandal!"
Xenovia took up the Excalibur she put down and entered a two sword stance. "I was originally a wielder of Durandal and was chosen to also wield Excalibur as well. And unlike the others I was a natural holy sword wielder." She gave a confident smirk. "It's a destructive weapon. It won't even listen to me half the time. Try not to go down in one hit!"
With that she swung Durandal with great force at Freed. Kiba and Mordred had to jump out of the way so as to not get caught up in it and when the swords clashed a piece of the Fused Excalibur broke off. "Impossible! You broke my Excalibur-chan!" cried Freed.
As Freed stood there stunned Kiba rushed in and swung his sword at Freed breaking more of the sword followed by Mordred who did the same. "See? We were more powerful than Excalibur," said Kiba to himself and he cut down Freed.
With that done Kiba felt a sense of loss. His goal that he had been striving for was accomplished and now he wasn't sure what to do. As he was contemplating his next path someone brought him out of his thoughts. "Impossible! Holy and demonic, but those powers should be unable to mix since they are opposing forces!" Valper was confused at Kiba's sudden growth and the destruction of the Fused Excalibur.
That will do. My job isn't done yet, Kiba thought to himself as he pointed his sword at Valper. "Valper Galilei, it's time for you to pay for your crimes and atrocities."
Valper didn't seem to hear him as he seemed to be contemplating something. Seeing his state got not only the exorcists' attention but Issei's as well. A short moment later his expression changed from confusion to realization. "I see. That can only happen if the representatives become unbalanced. So not only the Maoh but God as well-"
His sentence was cut short as a light spear pierced his body and he dissolved into light particles, catching everyone by surprise. They all looked to the source of the spear to see Kokabiel looking down musingly. "Valper, to think you would figure it out based on that. You were too smart for your own good."
Everyone stood ready to fight Kokabiel, not sure what he would do next but Issei was mulling over what both Kokabiel and Valper said. Valper figured something out that Kokabiel didn't want getting out. Not only the Maoh but God as well? Issei was going over the info in his mind when it suddenly clicked. "So he's gone just like the Maoh," said Issei to no one in particular.
The others who heard him were confused and Kokabiel showed a surprised look that he was able to figure it out. Mash looked to Issei and asked what everyone was thinking. "Who's gone Senpai?"
Issei looked to Mash. "God. God is dead just like the Maoh."
His words shocked everyone there, especially the exorcists and Asia. Kokabiel stared at Issei for a bit but then his expression changed to a carefree one. "Well I guess there's no point in hiding it now. Yes the old fool is dead. He has been since the end of the war," he said smugly.
With this it confirmed Issei's words. The information was too much for Asia and Irina because once they heard that they both seemed to have a mental overload and passed out on the spot. Even Xenovia looked like she wasn't sure what to do anymore upon this revelation. Issei ordered some of his Servants to get Asia and Irina to safety while everyone continued to fight Kokabiel's forces. "Your plan ends here Kokabiel. You should surrender while you still have the chance," said Issei.
"Surrender? You must be joking brat. Just because you beat Freed and the Excalibur doesn't mean you can hold a candle to me. And besides, your time is up anyways." As he said that the machine he had been sitting on top of began to power up. It was charging energy to blow up not only the school but the whole town. "With this I will level this town and earn Sirzechs' wrath and then the war begin! Hahahahahahahahahaha!"
As Kokabiel laughed madly, Issei looked to Mash. "Mashu! Use your Noble Phantasm to protect everyone! I will support you!" he ordered.
"Yes Master!" responded Mash and she began her chant. "That which heals all wounds and grudges, our glorious homeland. Manifest yourself, Lord Camelot!" Power erupted from Mash as a giant magic shield appeared between everyone and Kokabiel's device and behind her castle walls manifested itself as if to shelter everyone further. Issei stood behind Mash and helped provide her magic power to help tank the blast.
In a brilliant flash of light Kokabiel's device unleashed its blast and upon impact with Mash's shield caused a great flash that blinded everyone. Once the light died down and everyone could see again they noticed that the only thing that seemed to be damaged from the attack was the device Kokabiel used and the top of the barrier, which showed cracks in it but still held together. Kokabiel who was shielded by being on top of the device couldn't believe that they endured the blast and soon after his floating throne fell to the ground leaving him hovering in the air annoyed. "Impossible! That was enough power to wipe out the entire town! There is no way you had enough power to stop it!"
Issei showed a smug smile of his own now. "Sorry to break it to you, but your going to need enough power to wipe out humanity as a whole to even put a scratch on Mashu's shield."
Kokabiel had an incredulous look at Issei's statement but it quickly turned to anger. "It doesn't matter! My forces outnumber you all and even if your defenses are strong, none of you are powerful enough to beat me!"
"Is that so?" said a new voice. Everyone turned to see where the voice came from. The entrance of the castle walls that Mash made which still remained and emerging from it were a large group of knights. Issei showed a confident and knowing smile while the others showed a mix of surprise and relief at who appeared. With a swift motion the person in the lead embedded the end of her sword in the ground in front of her and let her hands rest on the hilt. "If it's numbers you're worried about then don't bother. We Knight of the Round Table shall even the odds." said Artoria stoically.
Sorry this one was late, even if it was just by a day. I have been distracted by other things and have been thinking about starting another story idea I previously mentioned before. I have a pretty good idea for the Highschool DxD and YuGiOh Arc-V crossover story but in order for me to do that story properly I need to build the decks for me to use and visualize the scenario. As such even though I have a good idea for the plot I can't start that story without building the proper decks for everyone. It's a very expensive endeavor but so is playing FGO so what else is new. Anyways I hope you all will share your opinions on my story as always and if it seems rushed it probably was. I do plan to go back and reread all my chapters to fix things and probably write my ideas better after sitting on it for a little while. Happy holidays everyone. : )