Shin High School DxD - Volume 4 - Chapter 0

Life 0 

There are limits........the end even for miracles? 

What are you going to do at that time? 

Part 1 

I, Hyoudou Issei, and my friends visited the [Lucifer Stadium] located at the former capital of the Underworld, Lucifaad. 

The reason being? 

Two teams collide in this [Lucifer Stadium]! The battle between team [Journey to the West] and team [Hakuryuukou of the Morning Star] is on fire!? 

The announcer's voice resounded throughout the venue! 

Wow! Wooooooooah!? 

Huge and excited cheering came from the audience. 

Yes, we had come to watch the eighth match of the main game of the Rating Game World Tournament [Azazel Cup], the battle between Vali’s team and team [Journey to the West]. 

In the dedicated VIP room my friends, Rias, and I watched the game with enthusiasm! 

To me, as an equivalent Heavenly Dragon and as a rival I want to surpass, the game of my fateful arch-rival Vali was definitely an important thing to watch at all costs. The monitor in the spectator room showed us what was currently happening on the Rating Game field. Vali’s team and First Generation Sun Wukong’s team battled in the massive aquatic battlefield, filled with numerous huge lotuses and lotus leaves. Team [Journey to the West] was related to Buddhism, which was related to the lotus flower, and it seemed like the battlefield reflected this. 

Vali and Prince Nezha ? the ace of [Journey to the West] with a youthful appearance, flew around the water surface field where huge lotus flowers bloomed in all directions. Vali was of course his team's [King] and Prince Nezha was the other team's [Queen]. His clothes had a lotus-like design. 

Vali had already transformed into his silver and black coloured armour? Maoufication! 

As Vali created a dense aura in his hand, he aimed at Prince Nezha and launched a huge amount of aura towards him. At the same time, a herd of Wyverns (Hakuryuukou version) floating around Vali also fired aura in response to their master's aura! 

The mixed white, silver, and jet black aura was giving off a vivid glow. A single shot from each of the twelve Wyverns was even stronger and more intense than that of an average devil. 

Prince Nezha evaded the salvo attack from Vali ? the Hakuryuukou ? just by dancing in the air. After the aura bombardment got dodged, several especially large explosions occurred, shaking the entire field strongly. Regardless of that, Vali kept releasing aura attacks from his hand and rapid fire was launched by the twelve Wyverns at Prince Nezha. Each shot had extremely ridiculous power, and even one was enough to defeat the strong people present there. 

In particular, the Wyverns flying around in the air attacked from all angles, so you just couldn’t let your guard down. Numerous aura bombardments were also fired from completely blind spots. Although he released the same superb attack several times, none of them were able to hit Prince Nezha! 

Prince Nezha then set his foot on a wheel type divine weapon called Wind Fire Wheels, which created divine speed by blowing fire. While drawing arcs and helices in the air, he created fire tracks and dodged Vali’s attacks. He was dodging so beautifully that the series of their offensive and defensive actions seemed like a dance performance. 

Vali, being a battle veteran and a genius among geniuses, could see through the opponent's attacks or their habits to some extent after exchanging a few blows. Still, his attacks were not able to hit the opponent ? I thought it was probably beyond his perception too at that point. 

......That's ridiculous, and it meant that his opponent was a transcendental being! 

......The speed of Prince Nezha was monstrous, but above that, ah! How should I put it, his intuition was so sharp that he seemed to be evading as if he was foreseeing the attacks. 

Rias, who was watching the game from the seat next to me, said quietly. 

"Compared to Cao Cao, who reads ahead with a little bit of the opponent's action, this one is a God. He's really avoiding Vali's attacks whilst reading on a truly divine level." 

Rias described it that way. 

However, he’ll receive heavy damage if he gets hit.? 

Ddraig, who was inside me, said. 

Indeed, Vali's Maoufication attack power was among the highest in the tournament. Even high-ranked God-class opponents won’t be able to brush it off after getting hit. However, Vali has not dealt a definitive blow to Prince Nezha yet. 

Nezha tried to pierce Vali with a spear in his hand ? the Fire-tipped Spear, a divine weapon, which also was not able to reach Vali since he also had impressive eyes and intuition about dodging. 

And Vali now? 

As expected from the greatest strength of Mt. Meru! The God who is known to surpass even the First Generation Sun Wukong!!? 

He was happy to know that none of his attacks were able to hit the Prince. On the other hand, Prince Nezha exhaled with an expression that couldn’t be described. 

......Being a descendant of Lucifer besides being the Hakuryuukou, I knew you were an existence that seemed like a joke. But you really are a young man who is like a joke-like existence. It is extremely scary that recently those with powers to rewrite the legends left by myths are becoming something more common.? 

While murmuring that, Nezha sent Touki to the bracelets on both of his arms. Then, the bracelets got bigger and became something like a circular weapon ? chakram. Prince Nezha launched them with a lot of force towards Vali! This was one of his divine armaments ? Kenkonken Universe Ring . 

Vali easily dodged the Universe Rings that came flying at high speed ? but the Universe Rings that he should have dodged, changed their trajectory as if they had their own will and aimed again at Vali. Vali evaded even that, but the Universe Rings immediately corrected their trajectory and behavior, persistently chasing him countless times! 

Hah!? 

Vali emitted a huge aura and tried to blow up the Universe Rings that were chasing him, but the divine weapons penetrated the aura fired by the current Hakuryuukou! It easily sliced through the bombardment of Vali's aura! 

Divide!!? 

Vali used the power of [Divide] against the Universe Rings that chased him! 

Compression Divider!!!!? 

The compression area expanded along with the sound, trying to suppress the Universe Rings’ momentum. However the divine armament, even after losing some momentum, continued to aim at Vali and advanced. While Vali tried to escape from the looming Universe Rings, Prince Nezha followed at divine speed, creating a trail of fire with the Wind Fire Wheels. 

Vali sent the Wyverns to Prince Nezha, who approached from a different angle than the Universe Rings. A group of Wyverns came in front of Vali and continued shooting to protect him. 

Half Dimension!!? 

Half Dimension!!? 

Half Dimension!!? 

The group of Wyverns simultaneously developed the [Divide] area and repeatedly stacked strong compression on Prince Nezha, who was coming towards Vali. The brutal compression ability spread throughout the air covering a massive area and tried to block the actions of Prince Nezha, who until then had been flying at god speed, and slowed him down. 

As if guessing that he would slow down, Vali prepared himself to endure the Universe Ring’s attack, meanwhile unleashing his own counter-move, but Prince Nezha made his next move as if foreseeing this fate. The Fire-tipped Spear in his hand was thrown at Vali! The divine spear, brimming with a powerful aura of fire, approached Vali while passing through the [Divide] area! In addition, the Universe Rings also penetrated the compression area, heading towards him! 

Vali was now surrounded! 

Vali flapped his 12 wings, releasing Lucifer's glow from all over his body, and released his ability! Just by flapping the wings, the water field beneath became stormy! 

LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??? 

Something like an error sound came from Hakuryuukou's jewel. 

Satan Compression Divider!!!!!!?? 

An absolute shining aura of mixed silver and black was released from Vali's entire body! The violent aura with overwhelming force that made me shiver at the sight spread across the playing field! 

The divine armaments that were headed for Vali ? the Fire-tipped Spear and Universe Rings ? were crushed by excessive compression aura, though not destroyed. Their strong movement was completely stopped, and finally they fell into the water beneath. As expected, since his two divine weapons had just been broken, Prince Nezha's eyes widened and he was very surprised. 

The Wyvern group's [Divide] area also befell Prince Nezha. Furthermore, Vali mercilessly fired several aura shots filled with the glow of Lucifer! 

Hah!? 

Prince Nezha instantly spawned an enormous amount of Touki all over his body, and tossed a Touki sphere towards the Wyverns. 

The intense Touki sphere fired by the Prince instantly destroyed one Wyvern after another. When the bombardment of Vali's glowing aura fell on the Prince, the [Divide] area created by the herd of Wyverns had collapsed. Prince Nezha then took the red cloth he was wearing and opened it. 

"?! It’s Red Armillary Sash, isn’t it!" 

"Yes, this is one of the divine armaments that the Prince has." 

Rias and Ravel spoke about the actions of Prince Nezha. 

The red cloth soaked with divinity along with water aura which drifted in the air, seemingly goading it from the front; changed the direction of Vali’s enormous glowing aura, which was coming for him! 

Vali's brutal aura attack was, very smoothly and elegantly, deflected! 

However, it seemed that he could not ward off the aftershock of the aura; the Prince was hit by it and sent flying towards the surface of the water! Although it was not a direct hit, he managed to blow away THE Prince Nezha! 

Splaaaaaaaaash! 

Along with that sound, a large column of water rose above the surface. The water rippled and many giant lotus leaves floating above were shaking ? and Vali's extremely brutal aura bombardment, deflected by the Prince's sash, also flew far into the field? 

Boooooooom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

An extra massive explosion occurred, rocking the entire field, disturbing even the image and affecting to the point that mosaics had now appeared. It had the power to break even the playing field itself! 

Although it’s not like you and I can talk about others.? 

That was true! Me, Ddraig, Vali, Crom Cruach, along with some other High-ranked God-class beings, could also release attacks that were almost fatal and would have a great effect even on this playing field which was firmly reinforced. While the image was returning back to normal, Vali was floating in the air; and was approaching Prince Nezha to check on him who had fallen into the water. 

It was at that moment! 

Something sharp suddenly jumped out of the water and attacked Vali from beneath, catching him off guard! It was the Fire-tipped Spear that should have been crushed by Vali's attack! The divine armament flew straight to Vali with an intense aura of fire! 

Vali barely managed to avoid the direct blow of the Fire-tipped spear ? but the left half of his plate armour had a huge vertical gouge made by the Spear! His helmet was also destroyed, exposing the left half of his face. A string of red blood flowed from the visible part of the mouth. 

......It may be that even inside of the armour ? his body could have been damaged by the fire aura of the Fire-tipped Spear. The attack of a divine weapon, even if not a direct hit, will cause the opponent to suffer pain anyway. From the open parts of the armour, smoke from the damage was rising. Even in Maoufication, he received so much damage...... 

Vali looked at a certain point. In that direction, there was Prince Nezha who had finally shown himself as he rose to the surface. The Prince was standing on the water's surface, touching the water with his toes ? while blowing fire and wind from the Wind Fire Wheels, he looked at Vali who was in the sky. The Prince's clothes were all in pieces, and he had bruises all over his body. 

......Even in the tournament, the Prince, who had not taken damage even once, to the point where one might even say that he was completely unscathed, finally got hurt! As the Prince put his hand to the side, the two circular weapons which should have sunk into the water appeared again ? the Universe Rings. As I thought, they were crushed by Vali's attack...... but after the Prince infused divine energy into them, they floated in the air ? miraculously, the Universe Rings returned to their original state! 

The Fire-tipped Spear, which had hit Vali earlier, also came flying and returned to the Prince’s hand. 

......Probably, when he fell into the water, he restored his crushed spear to its original state. And as a surprise attack, he launched it towards Vali from under the water. Vali let out a fearless laugh and told Prince Nezha who was standing on the surface of the water below his eyes. 

Strong. A strong enemy in a different sense than when I fought against Crom Cruach. And yet I’d been thinking that I finally reached quite a high level even amongst all of the factions.? 

The Prince exhaled with a calm expression while brushing up his hair. 

......How long has it been since someone challenged me alone and made me use all my weapons? I wonder if the current Sekiryuutei is also someone like that. No, it seems he's far more troublesome for using miraculous powers.? 

Do you hate fighting against strong dragons?? 

While asking that, Vali rebuilt the damaged part of his armour with his aura. Likewise, he regenerated the Wyverns destroyed by the Prince and made them fly around him again. The Prince replied, deftly rotating the Fire-tipped Spear as he set the pair of Universe Rings adrift beside him. 

Let's say that strong dragons other than Yu-Long are welcomed.? 

Saying that, he flew over to Vali! 

Vali also prepared to attack! 

The battle between the two strong warriors got more and more fierce? 

Meanwhile on the other side? 

Nowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!? 

Yu-Long, who had the long and thin body of an oriental dragon, was screaming and flying desperately in the air with a runny nose. 

Despite being one of the Five Great Dragon Kings, he was driven to such a state because of the beings that were approaching him from behind. 

The legendary monster ? the god-eating wolf, Fenrir, and the ancient golem Gogmagog, were both chasing him. 

Yu-Long, who was the [Pawn (5)] of the team [Journey to the West], entered Vali's team camp as soon as the game started and promoted himself to a [Queen] using the promotion that is characteristic of a [Pawn]. 

And then after releasing a huge flame on Vali and the others, he dashingly withdrew. For the time being, Vali gave instructions to the pair, Fenrir and Gogmagog, to chase him, but...... 

Though it depends on whether you see Yu-Long’s actions as a surprise attack or a mere eccentricity...... 

Like the Vali Team, the [Journey to the West] team tended to value individual actions more than teamwork. However, cooperation within their team was also superb. 

The First Generation Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing jii-sans were always moving as a trio. Or rather, the opponent was a team with only three old men, Yu-Long and Prince Nezha. 

However, these five people alone overcame the qualifiers filled with seasoned veterans like legendary Gods, monsters and heroes in the Rating Game tournament, so it was a fact that they were people who had quite abnormal powers. In fact, at the [Journey to the West] team meeting just after the game started, they decided that the loser of rock-paper-scissors would rush to see what their opponents plan to do, so in the end Yu-Long went with that, which couldn’t even be called tactics at all. 

......You might as well call it a prank. These three old men who were enjoying themselves while being comparatively serious had more fun in the tournament than us. 

Thus, Yu-Long was now being chased by the legendary monster and a golem. The huge wolf Fenrir, about 10 metres tall, ran fast across the surface of the water. An extremely atrocious monster with grey fur and described in Norse myths as the one capable of eating even gods! Last year, we fought this giant wolf to the death. He is currently a member of the Vali Team. Arthur Pendragon, Le Fay’s elder brother and the wielder of the Holy King Sword Collbrande, used the power of the holy sword Excalibur Ruler, which made Fenrir abandon his creator, the Norse God of Evil, Loki, and most of his strength was sealed. 

However, since he started participating in the tournament, he had released most of his power and could now handle about 80% of the original power. His original strength was already excessively high, so even at 80% he is absurdly powerful. After all, he was a monster with the ability to be in the Top 10 among all factions! 

Fenrir ran on the water's surface and occasionally tried to bite or tear with his claws, aiming for Yu-Long who was flying through the sky. 

But Yu-Long was evading it skillfully by twisting his body. He became desperate. 

Nuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! How terrifying! I heard that if you get hit by Fenrir's claws, it's super painful!? 

Yu-Long was running for his dear life with eyes full of tears. 

Not only Fenrir was chasing, but also the ancient weapon Gogmagog, which was probably 10 metres tall, vigorously used verniers on his back and calves and gave chase. Gogmagog's eyes shone. Immediately, a mysterious light-beam from his eyes went towards Yu-Long! 

Eeeeeeh!? 

He screamed and twisted his body like a?S?. The beam passed through the folds at high speed. When the beam pierced the water's surface, a huge column of water rose along with a huge explosion. If you were to take a direct hit, even a Dragon King would not come out unscathed. 

Shit! Damn Hakuryuukou! Among all of them, he sends these two only after me!? 

While cursing, Yu-Long spat an enormous amount of aura from his mouth towards Fenrir and Gogmagog! The amount of the aura had increased by an enormous magnitude due to Promotion. Fenrir and Gogmagog dodged them aptly, but Gogmagog ended up taking one shot and fell into the water. 

"Hahaha! Did you see that?!" 

Yu-Long was happy, but? 

Splaaash! 

Gogmagog jumped out of the water as if nothing had happened! The beam came out of his eyes again! 

As I thought, he's stupidly hard, this damn golem!? 

While complaining, Yu-Long exhaled a bright green aura from his mouth, negating Gogmagog's beam. At that moment, Fenrir attacked him relentlessly, but he squirmed and managed to dodge. 

No matter what they say, Yu-Long was also one of the Dragon Kings ? against the strongest monster and the ancient golem, he showed a strength that would not put the name of Dragon King to shame. 

Nuaaaah! It’s tough! Die, I will die! Hurry up! Wukong!? 

......The appearance of him screaming with a runny nose was something that could not be described; well, if I also fought with Fenrir and Gogmagog at the same time, I would also want to cry. It was a combination that made me want to cheer for Yu-Long. 

And on the other hand? 

Around the rocky field at the end of the playing field, near the flowing waterfall, the three members of the first generation of [Journey to the West] and Bikou and the others of the current generation of the Vali team were fighting. 

The [King] of team [Journey to the West] was the Victorious Fighting Buddha, the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. 

The Cleanser of the Altars; the First Generation Zhu Bajie was [Rook], while the Golden Arhat; the First Generation Sha Wujing was [Bishop]. 

From what I heard, they chose their positions mostly lightheartedly, such as: "For me, this piece looks great" and "Well, should I take this one?". 

Even though they picked them lightheartedly, they were able to display their true strength that allowed them to reach the play-offs of the tournament exactly because of their long-established teamwork. In fact, even in the battle scene shown in the video? 

Come on, what’s wrong, youngsters!? 

Entertain us!? 

Gahahaha!? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san, Zhu Bajie jii-san and Sha Wujing jii-san were rampaging in their own way and seemed to enjoy their fight against the young ones. 

Opposing them was a majority of Vali’s team: Descendant of Sun Wukong, Bikou, current Zhu Bajie and the current Sha Wujing, the user of the Holy King Sword, Arthur, Kuroka and Le Fay. 

Arthur was Le Fay's elder brother, Arthur Pendragon. He was the eldest son of the famous British family [Pendragon] and was also a blonde and handsome man. He had a gentlemanly style, wearing glasses with a suit. He was the owner and user of the Holy King Sword Collbrande, the one considered the strongest even among all holy swords. Arthur was also considered one of the "Strongest Human" candidates. 

Bikou was a young Youkai with a wild look and atmosphere. He wore ancient Chinese armour, like Sun Wukong in [Journey to the West], and the ring on his head ? something that looked exactly like kinkoji. He had the same Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand as his oldman. Bikou is also a strong warrior and was Vali's battle partner. However, he didn’t inherit the title of [Sun Wukong]. 

The one with a large human body and a pig's head was a humanoid Youkai, a descendant of the first Zhu Bajie, the current Zhu Bajie. Unlike Bikou, he inherited the title [Zhu Bajie]. 

The beautiful girl with red fluffy hair was the current generation Sha Wujing-chan. She was a Youkai, but also an active junior high school student at the same time. 

The Vali Team had the rare combo of the three young descendants of the first generation of the [Journey to the West]. And this Vali Team, which valued individual strength and was full of warriors and peculiar people, gathered six people to attack the First Generation trio. That’s how strong their opponents were. After all, if this First Generation trio were together, it would be strong enough to be able to have a close match against all of the anti-terrorist team [D×D]. 

However, Ravel's opinion was different. Ravel had mentioned this before. 

If it were the former [D×D], that could have been the case, but people belonging to [D×D] including Ise-sama are growing every day. In the future [D×D], even if the three first generation were all together, then maybe?? 

Yes, we also train and practice every day. Vali and I got new forms, Dragon Deification and Maoufication. In addition, Ddraig was revived. Even Rias learned a combination technique with Gasper. Everyone was getting stronger. In that case, even if it’s just a speculation, I think that overturning the situation ? is possible. 

While I was thinking about that, the battle that unfolded in the video was cruel. 

The First Generation Sun Wukong was facing Bikou and Arthur, the vanguard duo of Team Vali; he easily dodged Bikou's consecutive attacks with Ruyi Jingu Bang and Arthur's Holy Sword attacks as if he was dancing. 

Despite the fact that Bikou was mixing all sorts of fighting styles: Cunning techniques and direct attacks like feinting as he swung his rod and making the rod itself longer and thicker, the First Generation jii-san dodged with defensive body movements or deflected with light pokes from his own Ruyi Jingu Bang. Arthur swung his Holy King Sword covered in thick Holy aura, but perhaps the jii-san was already familiar with the reach of his holy aura, so he avoided it with enough room. Slashing attacks from the front were handled deftly in the same way as in the case of Bikou, with them being repelled with only slight pokes of Ruyi Jingu Bang. 

One of the techniques of the Holy King Sword was to make a hole in space and insert the sword into it, so that the tip of the sword came out of the hole in the opponent's blind spot....but all of these attacks were seen through with them being evaded despite the opponent looking completely unguarded. 

If it was the case of the Holy King Sword’s blind spot thrusting through space getting dodged once I would consider it a coincidence, but after them being avoided continuously one could no longer doubt the superhuman feats of the First Generation jii-san. Seeing this, Arthur showed a bitter smile. 

......Good grief, since joining this tournament I’m constantly being surprised by confronting people whom my attacks can’t reach.? 

Arthur was said to be one of the top class even among Holy Sword wielders and even to surpass even human territory, though there were still people above him. During the previous game, he had already been defeated in a fight against His Eminence Vasco Strada. 

The sword skills of Arthur and his Holy King Sword could reach even the Ultimate-class Devils and the Maou-class......however, the International Rating Game Tournament; in which all factions participated was crowded with monsters beyond that. That meant that even the strongest swordsman, Arthur, had a world that cannot be reached at the moment. Xenovia and Irina, fellow swordswomen, said while watching the game. 

"......In this tournament even the talented, the strong and those with achievements look like they’ll lose their self-confidence." 

"......After all, there are opponents among players in the play-offs that even the best of geniuses can't reach." 

It seemed like recently, the duo swordswomen from the Christian Church had a lot of things that shocked them every time they watched the tournament or participated in it themselves. Of course, while they got fired up and trained in order not to lose, there were times they were troubled by their own worthlessness. 

......No, I think Xenovia and Irina are already strong enough, but the people that we and our comrades are dealing with recently are nothing but Maou-class, God-class, and top-class beings who were at the top even amongst all of the factions. In this situation, there’s nothing strange if you feel that you are lacking in ability. Every time we meet with guys like that, even I feel that I am still not strong enough. Even the top-class, the Vali Team members seemed to have a hard time dealing with the First Generation trio, and Bikou and Arthur couldn't hurt Sun Wukong jii-san at all. Le Fay and the current Zhu Bajie also landed their attacks on the First Generation Zhu Bajie jiisan, but? 

*Snort*, you still have a long way to go.? 

To his stout but muscular body, neither Le Fay’s magic nor current Zhu Bajie’s weapon ? rake (a weapon looking like a rake with nine teeth) could deal a decisive blow. On the other hand, the First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san breathed out of his mouth flame balls with dense spirit power that were powerful enough to smash through Le Fay and current Zhu Bajie’s guard. 

The combination of Kuroka and current Sha Wujing-chan also couldn’t break the defensive wall created by the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san’s water Youjutsu with Kuroka’s attack mix of demonic power, Youjutsu, magic and Senjutsu and current Sha Wujing-chan’s Youjutsu utilising water from a waterfall. 

You still have a ways to go, the current generation-chan.? 

The water techniques of the First Generation Sha Wujing were far above current Sha Wujing-chan, both in precision and in scale. 

When Bikou pulled his hair, he filled it with Youjutsu and blew on it ? he created a countless number of his clones that attacked the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. It was a special skill of Bikou where he blended with his clones and attacked simultaneously. 

However, the First Generation Sun Wukong took a deep breath and roared while covering his whole body in Touki? 

Break Away Ha !? 

A roar filled with fighting spirit! A voice full of Touki erased the clones created by Bikou! No! Some of them were not erased and hit the First Generation Sun Wukong with a Ruyi Jingu Bang! The First Generation Sun Wukong jiisan seemed a little surprised to see that some of the clones remained, but he casually dodged the attacks from Bikou's clones by moving his body. 

Hahaha! Bikou. To think that your clones would remain after my voice. It looks like you trained a lot, huh.? 

Bikou clad Ruyi Jingu Bang in spiritual power and Touki, and then made consecutive attacks on the First Generation Sun Wukong jiisan. 

Shut up! Because I accompany Vali, I constantly fight stupidly strong foes! Of course I became stronger than when I left home!? 

Both of their Ruyi Jingu Bang collided. Utilising this opening, Arthur unleashed his Holy King Sword and even then the First Generation Sun Wukong dodged easily. However, Arthur gradually adjusted his movements and was able to match the tip of his sword with the agile movements of the jii-san. 

Finally ? the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san didn’t dodge and instead stopped Collbrande with his Ruyi Jingu Bang. While crossing their weapons, First Generation Sun Wukong said. 

......Even if you prepared countermeasures against us beforehand, who would’ve thought that you would somewhat be able to grasp my movements during this battle. The Arthur Pendragon I know is overflowing with talent, and fights with absolute confidence, moving in such a way that shows that he feels no doubt about his sword techniques.? 

Such a thing has already been discarded in this tournament.? 

The fight between Arthur and His Eminence Strada, which took place in the qualifying phase of the tournament, came to my mind. That time Arthur suffered an overwhelming defeat. Arthur said. 

My sword skills still have room to grow. I have to look really well at myself and my opponent too. So in this game, through this one battle, I’ll have you teach me a lesson!? 

Arthur's sword as always, demonstrated a brilliant sword skill, but sometimes delicately, sometimes boldly, opposed his foe depending on the movements in order to match Sun Wukong jii-san. 

Seeing this, Kiba groaned. 

"......Arthur-san's movements have become much more flexible. Previously he fought by combining his talent with Collbande, but now......Arthur-san is making Collbrande follow the way of fighting he imagined himself." 

I see. Is that why he started using movements that I've never seen before? After all, he also lets out slashing attacks while dodging or doing acrobatic defensive movements like rotating in midair. First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san also smiled seeing the young man's growth, then he pulled out his hair and blew on it. Many clones looking just like him appeared! 

Now then, this is where things really start!? 

Jii-san was also motivated! 

Bikou and Arthur were being toyed with by Jii-san’s clones, but they still stood their ground and didn't remain on the defensive. The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san, while still fighting, started talking to First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san. 

By the way, Wukong!? 

What, Wujing!? 

I wonder if it’s really okay not to help Yu-Long!? 

Certainly with that wolf and the golem chasing him, he will end up dying!? 

The First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san also nodded in agreement with Sha Wujing jii-san’s words. 

First of all, he won’t die…. I know he won’t.? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san said. 

Well...... he should hold on until we discipline them. However, it's time to end this. Pig, Kappa ? let’s do it!? 

As the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san urged them like that, the First Generation Zhu Bajie and the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-sans increased the Touki that was enveloping their bodies. 

What a rough monkey with pigs.? 

Don't call me kappa! Sha Wujing is a Youkai hermit who lives in the river as his base ? wait, how many tens of thousands of times will I have to repeat this for you Wukong!? 

The First Generation Zhu Bajie and the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-sans responded while complaining. The First Generation Zhu Bajie and the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-sans simultaneously raised their weapons, a rake and a staff with a crescent shaped blade, over their heads. They imbued Touki in the weapons and created an enormous energy surge. The First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san started casting a spell. 

Celestial path, with the Hellfire, be sent into the wings of Fenghuang. Dance in the air.? 

He took a deep breath after reciting the chant. Perhaps because of the intensity, the current Zhu Bajie used his giant body as a shield to prevent Le Fay from being sucked in. After the moment when all the air around the waterfall seemed like it was sucked in, the abdomen of First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san swelled bizarrely and became about 10 times bigger! And he then released it in one go! 

A flame! 

The quantity and size of the fire exhaled by the First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san resembled that of Ddraig when he manifested, and looked as if it would swallow the whole area around the waterfall! 

Go up!? 

Along with Bikou’s scream, everyone on the Vali Team jumped in the air at the same time. Those familiar with magic or jutsu created magic circles beneath their feet to float. As for Bikou... 

Flying Cloud Kintoun !!? 

He evacuated to the sky on a golden cloud which had appeared under his feet. 

Looks like Arthur is also at least capable of creating a magic circle which would serve as a scaffold to get away into the air. 

Below the Vali Team the flames blazed on, covering almost the entire area! During this time, the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san also recited a spell! 

Celestial path, with the clear stream, trickle down onto the back of the Spirit turtle. Harvest water.? 

As soon as he spoke, the water in the waterfall's basin rippled violently and began to surge into the air as if it had a will of its own. Countless perfectly round water spheres of about two metres in size were created at the basin of the waterfall. At that moment, the First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san stopped exhaling flames from his mouth. Seeing that, the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san launched the countless perfectly round water spheres into the sky! He was aiming for the Vali Team which escaped from the fire! 

Each of the perfectly round water spheres was aiming at the members of the Vali Team as if having a will of their own, and headed towards them at high speed. 

Tch!!? 

Bikou tried to blow one away with Ruyi Jingu Bang but ? the water got stuck to the rod and it tried to suck it in! This water was undoubtedly a type of technique that would get you in real trouble if you got sucked in! 

Trying to save Bikou, the current Sha Wujing-chan and the current Zhu Bajie were in a dire distress while attempting to remove water that got stuck onto Ruyi Jingu Bang. Le Fay and Kuroka also tried to use magic and jutsu to fight the oncoming, perfectly round water spheres, but the water balls swallowed up even magic as if nothing happened! 

Even magic and jutsu got absorbed inside of it!? Once the magic and jutsu went inside, it wouldn’t activate! The magic and jutsu eventually lost their effects and disappeared. 

Hah!? 

Arthur tried to cut one with Collbrande, but as if the water was elastic, it simply rebounded like a rubber ball so the sword couldn't cut it in half. The perfectly round water sphere which was flicked off regained its shape once again and headed towards Arthur. To think that neither magic nor jutsu worked and even Collbrande couldn’t cut it! Seeing this, Kiba said. 

"......If it were Gram or Durandal, which specialise in cutting, then maybe......But, perhaps even the Holy King Sword Collbrande can’t easily destroy that." 

That’s how he described the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san's jutsu. While struggling against the perfectly round water spheres that moved and attacked as if they had their own mind, there was finally a victim. 

Splosh, with that sound Kuroka’s whole body got captured by the perfectly round water sphere that came flying from her blind spot! 

"What!" 

She tried to destroy it from the inside using Youjutsu and magic, but it merely stretched like a rubber ball due to the effects of the spells and didn’t break. As if waiting for this, the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san prepared his own Ruyi Jingu Bang from below. 

Here, grow!? 

The Ruyi Jingu Bang of the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san gradually extended to the extreme and went towards Kuroka who was captured by the water sphere! He intended to get rid of Kuroka completely! 

I won't let you do that!? 

The current Sha Wujing-chan tried to repel the fast-moving Ruyi Jingu Bang with her staff that was a half-moon blade which looked exactly the same as her ancestor’s but? 

Ruyi Jingu Bang bent and passed the current Wujing-chan! 

Bikou screamed! 

I knew it! That geezer can control Ruyi Jingu Bang freely!? 

Bikou also tried to stop it, but Ruyi Jingu Bang even went past the descendants and went straight to Kuroka! The Ruyi Jingu Bang of that jii-san could move not only in a straight line, but rather very freely! Arthur became the last shield for Kuroka, coating the Holy King Sword with a huge aura and attacked the fast approaching Ruyi Jingu Bang! 

Against the strength of the Holy King Sword the extended Ruyi Jingu Bang ? who could believe it, was cut! Ruyi Jingu Bang was cut! As expected of the Holy King Sword! 

And when I was thinking that. 

The severed tip of Ruyi Jingu Bang that came flying in a different direction ? extended! And that wasn’t all. Ruyi Jingu Bang that had been extending from below extended again, and in the end Kuroka ended up being targeted from two directions! 

Even the part that was cut off and flew away can be extended!? I could only be surprised. Everyone in the spectator room was surprised by this phenomenon! For a moment, Arthur was also taken aback by the Ruyi Jingu Bang which extended arbitrarily from two directions, allowing for an attack on Kuroka. Two Ruyi Jingu Bangs hit Kuroka's back and abdomen in the water. Due to a very strong impact, Kuroka leaked an agonized voice and breathed hard, [Kaha!]. Even though the perfectly round water sphere crumbled at that moment, Kuroka was enveloped in the withdrawal light. 

No way. This is the worst...... Nyan!? 

Kuroka said, frustrated. 

Kuroka-san!? 

Le Fay screamed, but a meaningful smile could be seen on Kuroka’s face. 

......But at the right time nyan.? 

Saying that, she deployed some kind of a magic circle just before disappearing and applied it to the whole plunge pool area. At that moment, Kuroka's body disappeared from the field. 

1 [Bishop] of the team [Hakuryuukou of the Morning Star] has retired? 

An announcement about Kuroka's withdrawal resounded! After her sister's withdrawal, Koneko-chan got up. 

"......I'm going to the infirmary." 

After bowing to us, she left the room for spectators. That’s because retired players are automatically transferred to the stadium’s infirmary. Koneko-chan must be going to see Kuroka because she’s worried about her. While staying in the sky, Bikou shouted in frustration. 

Ku! Damn it! Shitty geezers, you are too enthusiastic for your age!? 

Vali's team looked down where there was a black fog covering the entire basin of the waterfall. Is this the technique that Kuroka launched before retiring? Fog? After all, she can generate this type of fog. But that colour...... This is no ordinary fog. I remembered my first meeting with Kuroka. When we first met, Kuroka attacked us similarly? 

Celestial path, with thunder seal the Dragon’s jaw. Crawl on the ground.? 

As soon as the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san voiced his chant the thick, black mist was dissipated and cleared all at once. This was a spell that Jii-san used in Kyoto last year and it dispels this type of jutsu. The First Generation Sun Wukon Jii-san said while rubbing his shoulders. The Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand was also back to its original length and shape. 

Alright, Bajie, Wujing. Let's do it again.? 

Let us rest!? 

I'm tired!? 

First Generation Jii-sans Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing were complaining. It was during that exchange. 

The [Pawn] from the [Journey to the West] team has retired.? 

That was the announcement that sounded! 

The [Pawn] of the team [Journey to the West] ... meaning Yu-Long! Looking at it now, there was a repeated recording of Yu-Long retiring after getting hit by Fenrir and Gogmagog. Yu-Long, as expected you were defeated! Your opponents were the legendary monster and a golem after all! It must have been tough! In response, the First Generation jii-sans whispered. 

Oh, that Yu-Long, seems like he’s done for.? 

Well, it's Yu-Long, after all.? 

It's Yu-Long, right.? 

But what a terrible assessment! I think he tried hard, even though he was forced to do it for losing in rock-paper-scissors! The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san said while sighing. 

That means the wolf and the golem (Gogmagog) will come here if we don't get rid of these guys as soon as possible. It will be problematic.? 

The First Generation Zhu Bajie and the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-sans agreed. 

It will also be problematic if they go to Nezha.? 

Let's deal with these youngsters quickly.? 

The three positioned themselves to start their jutsu again. When Bikou saw this, he screamed. 

You old men! Where's the spirit of paving the way for the next generation!?? 

Don't act like a spoiled child. It's the fault of the children who can’t defeat old people.? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san took his kiseru out of his breast pocket and after a puff, responded like that. However, Bikou indomitably retorted. 

First of all, even though you said you were going to train Vali, Sekiryuutei and [D×D], you hardly showed up!? 

That’s right, the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san decided to train me, Vali and the other members of the [D×D], but he took a look at our training only a few times. That's probably what Bikou was talking about. Or maybe, Vali released a complaint to Bikou? The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san scratched his cheek with his finger. 

About that, that’s my bad. But you know, I am also very busy. Or rather, you’ll run away from training immediately, won’t you?!? 

It's because you are giving demonic tasks only when it comes to me!? 

It is the rule of the family to be strict with the descendants!? 

Geezer, you are the only one who does that!? 

This match, in a certain sense, is like training too!? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san replied as such. After finishing the kiseru, the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san pulled himself together and told the First Generation Zhu Bajie and the First Generation Sha Wujing jii-sans. 

So let's go to the next plan.? 

Yes, yes.? 

Sure.? 

The First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san made a posture and chanted once again. 

Celestial path, with the clear stream, trickle down onto the back of the Spirit?? 

It was when he recited up to that point. 

Uuu!? 

He let out a voice like that, and then started to shake and fell on the spot. He said with his hand on his waist. 

.......I'm sorry, but I hurt my back.? 

……………………? 

……………………? 

For a moment the First Generation Sun Wukong and the First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-sans were taken aback, but……when they managed to process it they shouted. 

W-what did you say-y-y-y-y!??? 

They were so amazed they screamed in one voice with their eyes almost popping out. First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san hurt his back?! Lint-san who saw this said. 

"Well, that’s one of those things that makes you wish you won’t get old, right?" 

Yes, exactly that! His old body took too much of a beating and finally reached its limit! After all, recently there were not only matches, but also the Evil Dragon War and investigation and battles with the Leaders of Hell! 

In response to this the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san put a hand on his forehead with his face saying “Oops~”! 

And that’s when an unusual change occurred to him. 

!? 

His body started to stagger and he stumbled a bit. Eventually, he clung to his Ruyi Jingu Bang and finally got to his feet. 

........W-what, what's going on....?? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san was surprised by his own change. We can only be surprised by the change too! What happened to jii-san’s body!? The Vali Team descended to the waterfall ? in front of the jii-sans. Bikou asked with a meaningful smile. 

Heh, did it finally work? Kuroka’s parting gift that is.? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san said, while looking at his trembling hand. 

......They are getting numb. Is that poison......? I see... that fog was the black cat missy’s poison.? 

Bikou nodded. 

That’s right, a special anti-Sun Wukong poisonous mist. We thought it would work a little even against you.? 

Kuroka's poisonous mist! 

......When we met Kuroka, we were also poisoned. 

"......It is somehow nostalgic." 

Rias said as she smiled bitterly. After all, Rias was poisoned by Kuroka last summer. At the time, Kuroka had a frightening face and aura, to the point of being unthinkable now. Kuroka had used a poisonous mist once again. This time the target was ? the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. Furthermore, from what Bikou said it was exclusively for Sun Wukong. The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san muttered. 

......And to think that she could make a poison that works on me.? 

This effect made Bikou shake his body. 

............That's right. She created it. Using me, who is your descendant as a guinea piiiiiiiiiiig!!? 

Bikou ? complained while shedding tears. 

One day! That damn Kuroka told me! "I thought of a way to beat the monkey geezer, so collaborate"! From that day on, I received suspicious jutsus, medicines and curses! One day, a jutsu made my nostril hair grow wild! And another day, a medicine that I can only think of as poison made fire come out of my butt! Something like a curse that all the girls just looked like snow gorillas...... No, I was really cursed! And yet another day?? 

Bi-Bikou-san, we better finish this soon......? 

The current Sha Wujing-chan shyly advised Bikou. After a big sigh, Bikou smiled. 

......All of this was in preparation for the time when we meet in the tournament. I was finally rewarded!? 

Bikou and Kuroka used the body of Bikou, a descendant of Sun Wukong, to prepare a countermeasure! Who would’ve thought Bikou himself would accept the proposal and become a guinea pig! Judging by those tears of his......Kuroka's experiment must’ve been a pretty terrible thing. Bikou, who seemed like he would refuse such a thing, accepted it! Bikou declared to the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san from the front. 

Jii-san. I ? I will make my pal Vali win. I still won’t be able to beat jii-san alone, however if we fight as a team, today we will be able to defeat even you who is known as the strongest! Right here! We will show you!!? 

!!? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san was also surprised by Bikou's statement, but immediately smiled with satisfaction. 

......That Bikou, for his friend Vali, even went through the experiments that he hated. He even abandoned individual battles and fought against the strongest warriors as a team ? Bikou raised his Ruyi Jingu Bang and told his fellow current generation duo. 

Come on! Bajie! Wujing! Show the power of the new generation to these geezers!? 

Right!? 

Yes!? 

The current Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing-chan were also excited and the trio headed towards First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. 

You cause me so much trouble!? 

The First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san was trying to get to the poisoned the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san but ? Arthur stood in his way. The Holy King Sword and the rake collided! The First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san said. 

To come at me alone, as expected from the Collbrande wielder!? 

Arthur smiled. 

Yes. If we defeat the Victorious Fighting Buddha, we win. I don't have to beat you.? 

! .......So you are going after the monkey who is the?King?of the team. Even if you get beaten.? 

Yes. I also thought about many things you know. To exceed the limits of talent, it is necessary to accept individual limits.? 

You are a good swordsman.? 

Hearing Arthur's words, the First Generation Zhu Bajie jii-san put on a satisfied smile. If First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san was defeated, the match would be won by Team Vali. 

This is a Rating Game, so it's natural to target him. But to think that the Vali Team would do that! Rias agreed. 

"......They are changing throughout the tournament." 

Yes, in the past, Bikou and Arthur valued individual actions. Something like even if they caused a ruckus, it would be okay as long as the team won in the end. But now ? as they improved individually, they were also fighting to make their friends win. Ravel then said. 

"......The Vali Team will likely grow significantly in this tournament." 

Yeah, you're right. So they are still growing? Not only in the body, but also in the mind? 

Causing troubles to the monkey and the pig, I won’t let?? 

The First Generation Sha Wujing jii-san who hurt his back, tried to force himself to stand up but? 

Le Fay stood in his way and she launched a capture spell towards Sha Wujing jii-san. Countless magic ropes appeared from multiple magic circles and the body of the First Gen Sha Wujing jii-san who was unable to get up, was tied down! Le Fay then said. 

I-I can't beat you alone, but I will desperately resist until Bikou-san ends the match!? 

Even though Sha Wujing jii-san had cancelled the spell, Le Fay tied him up again with magic ropes. This time she wrapped Sha Wujing jii-san's body more strongly than before. Using the chance she created, Bikou, the current Zhu Bajie and the current Sha Wujing-chan tried to corner the poisoned and numb Sun Wukong jii-san. However, the First Generation Sun Wukong wasn’t just a show-off. Even though his body couldn’t move freely due to the poison, he avoided Bikou’s Ruyi Jingu Bang and techniques, and by yelling "Ha!" he instantly blew away vast amounts of flame which the current Zhu Bajie had exhaled from his mouth. 

Using water from the plunge basin, the current Sha Wujing-chan fired numerous spears created by her jutsu towards the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. Even so, jii-san continued to skillfully evade their attacks while repelling water spears with Ruyi Jingu Bang. Bikou seemed surprised by this impressive evasion. 

!! You can still move, even with Kuroka's special poison?! ....A-As expected from the strongest Sun Wukong! But....!? 

Bikou, the current Zhu Bajie and the current Sha Wujing-chan were attacking one after the other, showing a very splendid formation, with the three of them moving like a single youkai. Bikou attacked with his Ruyi Jingu Bang, the current Zhu Bajie attacked with his weapon from the side, and the current Sha Wujing-chan attacked with her weapon aiming at the foe's feet. Finally, the attack by Bikou and the others hit Sun Wukong jii-san! 

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!? 

Excited shouts so loud that the venue seemed as if it would crumble! The First Gen Sun Wukong jii-san was cornered by the new [Journey to the West], their descendants ? such dramatic and impressive battles were rare. Perhaps this is the one of a kind. I was also excited seeing the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san being cornered by the strength of feelings and the craving for victory of Bikou and the others! 

........Tch, I’ve gotten dull! Ka-ka-ka!? 

The First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san was....laughing, despite looking like he was in pain due to the poison. It seemed so much fun to him that Bikou and the others had cornered him. The trio lined up and went straight towards the jii-san. The current Zhu Bajie hid Bikou and Sha Wujing-chan behind his large body so these two couldn't be seen with a glance. Current Zhu Bajie exhaled flames from his mouth. Sun Wukong jii-san spun the Ruyi Jingu Bang, extinguishing the flame. Then, two silhouettes leapt left and right from behind the current Zhu Bajie. 

Easy to understand!? 

First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san extended the Ruyi Jingu Bang to the right, then immediately bent the tip to the left intercepting those who leapt to the left and right. 

However, those intercepted on the left and right were Bikou's clones and they disappeared like smoke the moment they were hit with the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Clones used as bait! When I thought so, I could see that Bikou and current Sha Wujing-chan were launching a simultaneous attack behind the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san. 

!! Not bad!? 

The First Generation jii-san forcibly moved his numb body, turned around, coated the Ruyi Jingu Bang with Touki, and attacked them. This exploded Bikou's and current Sha Wujing-chan's simultaneous attacks ? he blew away the simultaneous attack of Bikou and the current Sha Wujing. 

Wait, they were also?! 

These were also clones, eh?!? 

Sun Wukong jii-san was surprised! 

At that moment the floor under his feet bulged, and something pierced through the ground! 

It was the current Zhu Bajie! The one in front of Sun Wukong jiisan was a fake?! The real one was hiding under ground! Probably because he was caught off guard, the First Generation Sun Wukong was thrown completely off balance. The current Zhu Bajie held him tight! 

Now!? 

When current Zhu Bajie said that, the current Zhu Bajie impostor who was in front of the jii-san undid the jutsu, and then Bikou and Sha Wujing-chan came out of him. The impostor of the current Zhu Bajie who was standing before jii-san...was Bikou and Sha Wujing-chan transformed. Adding one clone after another on top of that, they tricked the First Generation jii-san! 

What a group play! Even though their opponent was poisoned and unable to move properly, they stacked one technique upon another without being careless at all! 

Geezer! At least today I'm gonna win!? 

Here we come!? 

Bikou and Sha Wujing-chan simultaneously attacked the First Generation jii-san who was being held by the current Zhu Bajie ? the First Generation Sun Wukong jii-san was...satisfied, showing a really bright smile. 

The [King] of the team [Journey to the West] has retired. The [King]’s retirement concludes this game! It’s the team [Hakuryoukou of the Morning Star]’s victory!? 

And the announcement echoed across the whole field? 

Finally, Fenrir and Gogmagog who had defeated Yu-Long, reached the place where the First Generation [Journey to the West] trio was but ? the battle was decided precisely at that moment. The announcer's voice echoed throughout the field! 

Ooops, the game came to a conclusion with the aces of both teams still in good health!? The winner of the 8th match of the Azazel Cup is: The team [Hakuryoukou of the Morning Star]!? 

When I looked at the video of the battle between Vali and Prince Nezha, both of them ceased their attacks with the game being finished. Prince Nezha's face and clothes were battered. He said while looking at the sky. 

.......Ho, so Wukong lost?? 

Hah, it looks like the descendants showed their spirit.? 

Vali's armour was also considerably smashed. With him breathing heavily, it seemed like his stamina consumption wasn’t anything to laugh at. Prince Nezha showed a thin smile and said. 

So it’s the time for generations to change, huh. This is also a part of the flow of time, is it?? 

Vali reached out to shake hands with Prince Nezha who was mumbling his thoughts. 

If there's a next one, I would love to face you again.? 

If fate wants it that way.? 

Prince Nezha responded like that. 

Seeing this, people gathered in the venue were applauding to both teams with a standing ovation...... Thus, the match between Team [Hakuryoukou of the Morning Star] and Team [Journey to the West] ended with Vali's victory. 

Vali won ? just by seeing this something hot inside me started to rise. 

Vali, next time I, we, will definitely win once again. Win and move on. 

That’s why you too......no, you and your teammates must definitely? 

Part 2 

After watching the battle between the Vali Team and the [Journey to the West] team, we went to see Kuroka who was taken to the infirmary after being removed. We, the new and old members of the ORC, changed clothes into formal ones and went to a luxury hotel in the old capital of Lucifaad. At a super luxurious restaurant on the top floor, we had dinner with a great politician (from the Lucifer faction) who was considered one of the superiors of the Underworld. The reason why we met with the great politician at a banquet....... Actually, a story of more promotions appeared......! 

Earlier this year, Hades, the God of Hell, and the corresponding gods ? the Alliance of Hell (we call them that) attacked us frequently. But we earned achievements for defeating them. The story of the promotions came to me and my teammates ? the Devils affiliated to the anti-terrorist team [D×D]. The young Devils who had defeated Thanatos, Nyx, Erebus and Tartarus in succession. This seemed to be unprecedented in the history of the Underworld. I had just been promoted to a High-class Devil that I admired so much before, so then I thought?Rias and the others would get promoted?and I figured that it was only my friends and my master's promotion....... 

After dinner I, Ravel, Rossweisse-san, Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Lint-san: the Church Quartet and Ingvild were relaxing in the hotel lounge. Rias and the others were still talking to the important people and said that we could leave first. 

I sat down on the sofa and loosened the neck of my formal attire a little while I murmured to Ravel who was beside me. 

"......I, an Ultimate-class Devil, really......" 

Ravel, who was in her dinner dress, replied. 

"Ise-sama seems to be surprised. However, I think it is unexpectedly appropriate." 

"Seriously? To begin with, not a year has passed since I became a High-class Devil and now I'm getting another promotion. How can I say it....it's very heavy. I ended up thinking about what is happening with the upper class world." 

Even in a noble society that respected history and pride, Ultimate-class Devil was a class that seemed pretty rare. And an ex-human becoming one out of nowhere...... I can't imagine going up when I couldn’t even act like a proper High-class Devil. Ravel replied. 

"But, Ise-sama was at the centre of the main force when we defeated Thanatos, Nyx, Erebus and Tartarus. Or rather, it was you who defeated most of them directly. And if I had to say more, you have gained tremendous popularity and support in the Underworld." 

"You are the hero who lives in the Underworld?the [Oppai Dragon] after all." 

Ravel agreed with Xenovia's words. 

"The government wants to make you an Ultimate-class Devil, by force through power and achievements, and probably use you for propaganda purposes." 

Ravel concluded with that. 

......Well even I, a high school student, felt this kind of atmosphere at dinner tonight. The higher-ups want to ‘capture’ us, so they must want to make our popularity part of their political faction. Propaganda, you could say. 

......Sairaorg-san too, while aiming for the top, had connections with important people ? with politicians. Because we are aiming for the top and just because we are strong, meant that politicians will come to make contact. Plus, it won’t change the fact that Sirzechs-sama, Azazel-sensei, Leviathan-sama and Beelzebub-sama, who took care of me……are politicians....... 

Rossweisse-san said. 

"The Luciferian government of the Underworld seems to want to capture Ise-kun and Vali-san no matter how. After all, Ise-kun is the future brother-in-law of Sirzechs Lucifer in the future, and Vali is a descendant of the Old Lucifer. Including the Two Heavenly Dragons in the faction could force back the Bael's faction. In addition?" 

Rossweisse-san's gaze caught Ingvild, who was dozing on the couch. 

"......I heard rumours that some people think that when capturing Ise-kun…… it is not impossible to join with the Leviathan faction." 

......The existence of Ingvild is being observed by the important people and politicians of the Serafall Leviathan faction, and by the great supporters of the Old Leviathan. In terms of boosting the Two Heavenly Dragons, I heard that political and business circles in the Underworld are growing and that the old and new Lucifers (Sirzechs faction and the Old Lucifer faction) could come together. This is unprecedented. I heard that the political world is excited too. 

I looked at the ceiling and took a deep breath. 

"......It was a dream of mine to become a High-class Devil and create a harem, but...... The more I progress, the more deeply I get involved in the troubled adult world. Can't I just think about being a Harem King……?" 

"You can’t. Making a harem while also being the [Oppai Dragon] is the way of carnage." 

Ravel said clearly while drinking tea. 

Damn, my manager is strict! 

......Well, it shows how much life......Devil life... is not easy. 

However, if I became an Ultimate-class Devil now...... A year ago I couldn't imagine it, yeah. Even if that happened, it would be a hundred years ? or rather, thousands of years. 

Irina then asked a question. 

"By the way, what can you do in Underworld society by becoming an Ultimate-class Devil? I think being above a High-class Devil means that you have more authority than the current Ise-kun." 

Oh, that. As a precaution, I learned something from Rias and Ravel before. Ravel said. 

"Basically, those who can become Ultimate-class Devils are those who have a high degree of contribution, recognition and popularity in the Underworld. Therefore, their comments and actions have strong influence. It is also possible to move the upper-class Devils ? the ancient 72 Pillars that are pure blooded Devil families." 

If an Ultimate-class Devil wants a pure noble Devil ? "Oh, I want you to do that" or "I want you to do this", then the noble Devil cannot ignore it. 

...........If you are an upstart High-class Devil not from the upper echelons of society, then even if you're of the same class, your influence and authority are inferior to those of pure blooded noble Devils no matter what. Due to this aspect, the authority of an Ultimate-class Devil is enormous. 

"In return, your responsibilities are greater." 

Ravel added. 

Becoming an Ultimate-class Devil means I would need to take more action than a High-class Devil in an emergency situation. Receiving the explanation, Irina nodded several times, placing her hand on her chin as if she understood: 

"So that's it......" 

I said to Irina. 

"There's also talk about a promotion for you, right, Irina?" 

Yes, Irina has been fighting with us and it has been said that her achievements have been recognised. Her position as an Angel has increased. Irina tilted her head. 

"?It seems to be, but I haven't heard the details yet. Ise-kun, I feel like...it doesn't look real. There are only a few Angels who have military achievements and want to rise." 

I understand. There are fewer reincarnated Angels than reincarnated Devils. They want to promote their promising human resources and they want to create the next generation of Aces and new organisers. 

"I think it is a good thing to promote the excellent young people they have." 

Rossweisse-san who was listening said so. 

"But even though I am going to become an Ultimate-class Devil, it doesn’t seem real." 

I looked at the ceiling and muttered that. Asia heard this and smiled. 

"But no matter what class, I think Ise-san remains the same as the Ise-san I know." 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Asia-chan! What a good thing to say! I can't help but hug Asia, one of my dear future wives! 

"Sure, Asia! As long as I remain myself, I'll love Asia until the very end!" 

"Yes, I understand. Ufufu." 

While hugging, we become lovey-dovey. 

Looking at this from the side, Xenovia and Irina smiled while saying: "Hot", "Oh, that's good!" 

Lint-san also looked with interest: "Uun! Yeah, it's love!" 

And, Ravel told me while checking her wristwatch. 

"It's almost time for that, Ise-sama." 

"Oh, that." 

After confirming this, I said goodbye to Asia, Xenovia, Irina and Lint-san and went to the bar at the top of the hotel with Ravel, Rossweisse-san and Ingvild. This was because I had a personal meeting scheduled at the bar. Waiting in front of the elevator, I asked Ravel. 

"It’s about reconfirming the details of the contract with Le Fay, huh?" 

"Yes, because the interval between the promotion of Ise-sama is faster than expected after all." 

Ravel responded like that. 

Le Fay Pendragon and I have a "Devil and Magician contract". See, since ancient times, a Magician called Devils and made a contract, right? If the magician can sign a contract with a famous or promising Devil, that in itself will result in gaining status. And for Devils to hire an excellent magician and obtain useful research results and some compensation.... It was very advantageous. For that reason, my fellow Devils and I had a contract with a magician. In my case, it's the girl from Vali’s team?Le Fay. 

I signed a contract with Le Fay when I was a Mid-class Devil...... I was later promoted to a High-class Devil and now another promotion as well. Due to this, we decided to renegotiate the contract. Vali had a game in the Underworld and at the same time we had dinner with those important people; now we went to chat in a hotel bar when we were calm. We were in a luxury hotel, so it was better to talk about the deal here instead. Normally, my manager Ravel and I could deal with Le Fay, but since we're going to use a bar, it might be better to have someone older like Rossweisse-san. Or rather, Rossweisse-san had said "If you go to the bar, I will guide you" ? And so, she came along in teacher mode. 

.......Because we're in the Underworld and not in the human world, if Ravel and I, High-class Devils, talk it out with the establishment, we'll be able to use a bar despite being minors. But..... as someone older and a magician, she was interested in Le Fay’s and my talk. Well, I have no intention of drinking since I'm a minor after all. On the other hand, I have to be careful that Rossweisse-san doesn't drink at the bar. I brought Ingvild to the meeting place for her to take a closer look at the "Devil and Magician Contract". Ravel thought it would be better for Ingvild to see it up close since she will make a contract with a magician in the future. 

"......Fuwaa." 

Although the person in question was yawning while waiting for the elevator...... 

Ravel, Rossweisse-san, Ingvild and I entered the elevator that arrived. We then went upstairs. The glass elevator ascended while we saw the night view of the ancient capital of the Underworld. Although there were some differences in the construction of the buildings, the skyscrapers and the bright artificial lights were not much different from the urban landscape of the Human World. It was very beautiful. 

And then the elevator stopped on an unscheduled floor. 

From the open door came a suspicious, small built person who entered. This weird person was wearing a tunic and a hood that covered their head deeply. It was a narrow elevator, but the person was still a little away from us. Judging from the height, it was a woman or a small boy. Well, he is probably a Devil, so his age and appearance are not quite like a human. The elevator continued to ascend upwards with us, with the strange person now onboard. It was quiet inside the elevator, but...... Suddenly, the hooded person spoke. 

"Hyoudou Issei-san ? do you like your current self?" 

A strange question was thrown at me. The voice was feminine ? I was surprised, but then Ddraig inside me screamed in a voice that everyone could hear. 

Partner! Be careful!? 

When I was warned like that, Ravel looked out of the elevator and raised her voice in surprise. 

"Dragon!" 

Looking in the same direction as her ? a giant red dragon was floating in the air on the other side of the glass-covered elevator, with an aura of hostility overflowing from its whole body aimed at us. 

!!? 

I lost my voice at the appearance of the red dragon!! 

D-dd-dddddr-Ddraiggggggggg!!? 

I couldn't help being shocked! After all, there is the appearance of Ddraig when he manifests himself right in front of me! 

Oh, I was also surprised. He looks exactly the same as me.? 

Ddraig, who was inside me, said that as well! At the same time, I suddenly remembered something else! 

Ridiculous news had emerged before. In England, the [Red Dragon] and the [White Dragon], the Two Heavenly Dragons may have been sighted....... 

The other day, Rias was saying that! News saying that the impostors of the [Red Dragon]: the Sekiryuutei Ddraig, and the [White Dragon]: the Hakuryuukou Albion appeared! 

Is this that dragon!? 

But we're here in the Underworld! He should be in England! 

But that's not all, the impostor Ddraig outside the elevator was staring at us with hostility. It seemed that it was not something very simple! Just feeling the aura that went through the glass made me feel a pressure that could freeze the spine! B-but, even though it looks exactly like Ddraig, the quality of the aura is different. The evil aura that can be felt even a little is? 

That's when Ravel pressed the emergency button on the elevator. Then the suspicious person in the hood created countless magic circles on their right arm. In addition, an elongated object appeared in the palm of their hand, generating dazzling light. A nail-shaped aura full of holy energy! It was as long as a knife. This rare holy wave! I'm familiar with these! Cao Cao's [True Longinus], or [Incinerate Anthem] ? it is the aura that the Holy Relic Sacred Gears release! 

The hooded person turned the nail of holy aura towards me. We were on alert, but at the same time, the impostor Ddraig outside the elevator opened his mouth and was in a position to unleash fire? 

"Watch out!" 

Rossweisse-san prepared to create a magic circle, trying to protect all of us in the elevator! Slightly faster than Rossweisse-san's action, the hooded person threw the holy aura nail in my direction! In response, I also immediately activated the [Boosted Gear] on my left arm and tried to prepare myself to repel the nail? 

"Ise-sama! Be careful?!" 

As Ravel screamed, the fake Ddraig released a huge fireball from his mouth! 

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! 

A huge explosion was heard around the area, and the smoke from the explosion had spread. We were looking from the sky over the hotel. Rossweisse-san instantly created a magic circle for short distance transfer, moving us from inside the elevator to above the hotel. We all evacuated to the magic floor circle that Rossweisse-san had created in the air. Rossweisse-san chose to avoid rather than try to defend against the fake Ddraig's fire. This was because if the pseudo-Ddraig fired using the [Penetrate] ability, he could break through the defense of the magic circle. 

It was a momentary event, but as expected from Rossweisse-san, she made the right decision. The elevator below exploded along with part of the hotel, leaving no trace, emitting large explosions and flames. And before our eyes, we witnessed the figure of the fake Ddraig floating in the air! In the hand of the pseudo-Ddraig was the hooded person in the elevator. The hooded person pointed a finger at me. 

......I know. Yes, the holy nail that I should have repelled had pierced my gauntlet. 

......I was unable to repel the holy nail. The moment it touched the gauntlet as if there were no entity, it drilled as if it were going to melt! Because it's a relic, even if I wanted to, I can't take it out since I'm a Devil. I can't touch it. And actually, the nail that emitted the holy aura ? suddenly disappeared. 

.......It disappeared so very strangely and quietly! D-Ddraig, is everything okay!? Is it having some bad effect on you or the Sacred Gear!? 

I'm fine. So is the Sacred Gear too....... I thought she intended to break the Boosted Gear along with the arm.......? 

D-Don't say scary things! But if Ddraig is safe, it should be fine. Rossweisse-san who saw this was distressed and created countless magic circles in the air. She then questioned the hooded person. 

"What is your purpose!? And you will have to answer me for what you did to Ise-kun!" 

Rossweisse-san told Ravel, who was standing behind her. 

"......Ravel-san, for now, we will prioritise protecting Ingvild-san." 

"......Rossweisse-sama, the technique that person used in the elevator is?" 

When Ravel said that, Rossweisse-san made a complicated expression. 

"......It was a block-based technique. It is the so-called Security System magic. That's why the combination with that nail is worrying." 

Sealing? Security System magic? .....So what happened to me when I took that nail? As far as I can tell, there was still no abnormality in my body...... 

Ddraig, how's the [Boosted Gear]? 

I think you can use your skills without any problems. You can even activate Balance Breaker.? 

......S-So what did she do? Although it is a nail made of holy aura, there is no fatal damage to me as a Devil...... 

Security System magic...... which means a magician, it's not a Devil using Demonic powers? W-well, some Devils use magic, but...... Basically, Devils use "Devil power" ? demonic power indeed. The hooded person was ready to attack, seeing Rossweisse-san creating magic circles for the attack, increasing her magic power. She was putting her hand forward and creating a magic circle. In response, the fake-Ddraig wore an offensive aura all over his body. 

.....A fight in the middle of the city like this! If possible, it's best to avoid flashy attacks! There are many onlookers gathering under our eyes as they hear the commotion, and the excitement at the hotel is probably getting a lot bigger. First, we have to pull them to a less populous place and fight there. Anyway, I'll also wear the Balance Breaker armour ? it was when I made up my mind. 

A giant hand flew behind the fake Ddraig! Rocket punch! It's Gogmagog’s way of attacking! 

The large hand that was fired like a rocket flew towards the fake Ddraig, which then flew sideways in the air and took evasive measures, while avoiding a direct blow. 

"Guys!" 

Screaming out loud, Le Fay appeared on a broom. At the same time, Gogmagog arrived using rocket propellants from behind. The fist that was fired returned to its original arm. The hooded person in the fake Ddraig's hand looked at Le Fay flying in the sky on a broom ? for a moment, I felt that their attack position became relaxed. 

"......This technique and the energy of magical power...... somewhere..." 

Le Fay felt something too and seemed uncomfortable with the hooded person. 

And then. 

"Ise! Are you all right!?" 

"Ise, are you hurt?!" 

Rias and the others on the upper floor of the hotel and Xenovia and the others on the lower floor jumped in the air! Rias and the others were surprised when they saw the fake Ddraig and the hooded person in his hand. Well, at first glance it looked like the culprit of the attack on the hotel was Ddraig, so you have no choice but to be surprised. 

However, Rias immediately understood. 

"That’s an impostor of the Two Heavenly Dragons? But they were seen in England. Why is he in the Underworld......?" 

Rias was full of doubts. Xenovia, on the other hand, drew the Holy Sword with Irina, preparing for an attack. 

"If it is fake, we can fight without mercy!" 

"But.... he's a Sekiryuutei impostor, so he must be super strong, for sure!" 

Kiba also says, while holding a Holy-Demonic Sword. 

"Ise-kun and Ddraig are here, with us as well....along with the Vali Team and Team [Journey to the West]. However, we're also in the city......so fighting here is not a good idea." 

Kiba said this when he saw the onlookers gathering below us. As I thought, this was the top priority. So, what are they going to do, or maybe, what are we going to do?? 

The fake Ddraig also used a huge aura to coat his body as he went into battle. That's when I lifted my aura and tried to wear my crimson armour. The hooded person hit the fake Ddraig's chest with her hand. Then, the fake Ddraig left the battle position and began to move away from us little by little. At the same time, the hooded person reached out to the sky. In the next moment, a huge magic circle with an unusual pattern appeared under the hooded person and at the feet of the fake Ddraig. 

Rossweisse-san exclaimed. 

"This pattern is......a Zoroastrian-style of magic!" 

Zoroastrianism!! I remember the name and information of the three-headed Evil Dragon?A?i Dah?ka, and the greatest Evil God of Zoroastrianism Angra Mainyu, who created him. 

"You won't run away!" 

Xenovia crossed the holy auras of Durandal and Excalibur and launched it towards the fake Ddraig. Kiba also silently fired a slashing aura from the Holy Demonic Sword at the fake Ddraig. 

But the fake Ddraig exhaled a huge flame and easily eliminated the auras that Xenovia and Kiba released! 

A Heavenly Dragon is still a Heavenly Dragon, even if it's fake, right?! He was dealing with the attacks of Xenovia and Kiba, who are one of the best swordsmen among my teammates, without difficulty! If that had been [Blazing Inferno of Scorching Flames] it would have been problematic, but fortunately it was a normal flame. 

"Another one!" 

Irina took advantage of the opening and sent aura with her Holy Sword Hauteclere. This was also blocked by the flames of the fake Ddraig and the direction of the attack was shifted. The aura of Hauteclere flew sharply over the head of the hooded person. With the wind pressure generated by the aura, the person's hood was removed. 

! 

The face of the hooded person, hidden under the hood before, was a beautiful girl with a foreign face; a beautiful and face, with auburn hair (which appeared to be braided with rope) and blue eyes! Does her age look one or two years younger than me? 

"?!!" 

Looking at the hooded person ? the beautiful girl with reddish-brown hair, Le Fay's face had changed. The fake Ddraig swelled his abdomen, increasing the amount of flame exhaled from the mouth. A large amount of flames spread before our eyes, and when it stopped - the fake Ddraig and the hooded person in his hand had completely disappeared from the scene. 

......They ran away, huh? 

They used a Zoroastrian technique which means? 

....I understand now. I think that's why I could feel a small amount of Evil Dragon aura in addition to an aura similar to my own from the impostor.? 

Ddraig inside me explained. Yes, I also felt a little Evil Dragon aura. So, the fake Ddraig is an Evil Dragon ......? 

"What the hell happened?" 

"Actually?" 

As I was thinking, Rias asked me about the situation and Ravel beside me answered her. 

Rias then asked me after that. 

"Are there any changes in your body?" 

"...N-no, I received the nail directly with my gauntlet, but my body doesn't seem to have any problems...... I think. Ddraig is also fine." 

Yes, I'm fine. So much that I wanted to fight the impostor.? 

Ddraig said out loud, following my answer. 

Rias looked down. 

"......Many people saw it, right. Ddraig has already appeared in the matches, so if someone sees this case, someone might think he's out of control." 

Akeno-san then told us. 

"Perhaps it would be better to report this to Beelzebub-sama. He will take care of everything." 

Indeed. Ddraig is actively participating in the Rating Game tournament, so he is known not only to the Underworld, but also by all factions. It will be problematic if the misunderstanding spread from ordinary people who saw this series of events. We have to report this to Beelzebub-sama and the important people in the government as soon as possible, and take action. We all agreed with that, first evacuating people in and around the hotel to a safe place and trying to calm the incident. And when it was over, Rias told me. 

"It also looks like they did something to you, so we'll see about that in the Grigori lab." 

I and everyone agreed with the proposal, and we went straight to Grigori's laboratory and had my body and Sacred Gear checked. The detailed result will be at a later date. So the [D×D] members went to report and clean up the incident. 

Fake Ddraig and Zoroastrian technique...... Aura like an Evil Dragon. The Evil God of Zoroastrianism, Angra Mainyu, who created a legendary Evil Dragon ? A?i Dah?ka....... Angra Mainyu responded to the thoughts of Hades, the God of the Realm of the Dead, and became a member of the [Alliance of Hell]. 

......So the pretty girl in the hood is? 

While I was connecting the events, 

"............So it's that girl." 

Le Fay looked strange after seeing the person in the hood ? the pretty girl. She seemed to have reported it to the top people too...... 

Anyway, the discussion and everything involving it....we decided it would continue on another day? 

Part 3 

After the fake Ddraig attack incident was over, we returned from the hotel to the Hyoudou Mansion and had a good rest. That night, I was washing my body in the big shower. It was a busy day. After watching the battle between Vali and the team [Journey to the West], dinner with higher-ups and an attack by the fake Ddraig in the Underworld...... 

Frankly, as always, the enemy doesn't care about our circumstances. However, now that we have been attacked, we have to investigate the cause and consider what to do in the future. 

......Well, anyway, it must be the Hades faction. Hades and the others have already been restricted by the [D×D] team and the cooperative forces, and Hades and the others are no longer able to do anything carelessly. The heads of each faction became serious and the [D×D] team gradually narrowed their activities. This shows just how much the recent attacks by Erebus and Tartarus in Kyoto have made each faction's VIPs and us take it more seriously. All we need to do is find out where they are hiding and finish them off. 

....The lowest level of the Netherworld, Cocytus, would not be where Hades and his faction [Alliance of Hell] would be hiding. It was the discussion we had before...... 

But first, there is a request from the Pendragon family, which was the home of Le Fay's parents. This was a case related to the British Royal Family. Britain's interior is said to be in a state of chaos because of one of the new Longinus, the [Unparalleled Crown of the Abyss Alphecca Tyrant ]. Plus, the two fake Heavenly Dragons who appeared in England...... Being attacked by the fake Ddraig in a hotel in the Underworld and the technique that was used there was related to the [Alliance of Hell]...... 

In other words, they can all be considered to be connected. That damn Hades! What are they all up to in Britain this time......!? 

Suddenly, I looked at the hand of the gauntlet ? my left arm that was pierced by the sacred nail. 

Do you like your current self? The pretty girl in the hood asked me. The nail made of holy aura by that girl, apparently of various explanations, is a new Longinus, [Alphecca Tyrant]? 

While thinking about this, suddenly I felt the presence of someone entering the bath. When I looked in in that direction? 

"Oh, Ise?" 

"Darling, we are here." 

"Ise-san, do you want us to wash your back?" 

The appearance of Xenovia, Irina and Asia in the n-n-nuddeeeeeeeeeee! 

........................ 

............ 

............What. 

W-W-W-WHAT IS THIS???????!!!!!! 

"Uwaaaaaaah!" 

I............ I screamed with shock and turned my face away! 

This thing....! This was very dangerous! I cringed and kept my face and body away from them! 

"...What happened?" 

"Darling, what's the problem?" 

Xenovia and Irina looked at me while full of doubts! 

Oh! I saw it again! That was shaking! Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! 

I couldn't stand it and jumped into the big bathtub! Without turning my face to them, I walked away! I can’t! Can’t! 

"H-hey!" 

"Hey wait up!" 

"W-what happened?" 

Irina, Xenovia and Asia were intrigued and went into the big bath to chase me! In front of me, Asia got clooosserrrrrrrrrrr! 

S-sorry Asia! I have to turn my face away! Sorry Asia! Excuse me! 

Under these circumstances, more and more bombs are dropped! 

"Ara, Ise." 

"Ufufu, bathing with husband-sama is the best." 

"Somehow, everyone got together." 

"It is becoming a common everyday scenario." 

Rias, Akeno-san, Ravel and even Rossweisse-san came in naked! Rias and Akeno-san come towards me! Uawh! 

"What's the matter, Ise? Your eyes are going back and forth." 

"Ara ara, but that is a very innocent reaction, husband-sama." 

U-uoh, uwawah! I couldn't resist and ran to the corner of the big bathtub! I turned my face away and decided to express my heart. 

"........It's e-embarrassing......" 

Huh?? 

All the girls let out a confused voice. I screamed from the bottom of my heart in the bathroom! 

"............S-Shameless! Before a wedding, for men and women to go into a bath together.... It's too much ecchi! No good!" 

After hearing the screams of my heart, the girls made blank expressions for a while and... 

!!? Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?!! ? 

At the same time, they scream out loud in alarm. I say while covering my face with my hands! 

“Ah! I said something like ecchi! What a shame!" 

Really! What a shame! Are we naked!? What's more, a young man and women taking a bath together...... It is something that absolutely must not be done! 

Rias had a serious expression and approached me, while I was super embarrassed! 

"Ise! Lend me your hand a little!" 

Rias takes my right hand and places it on her own chest ? Monyun! The softest touch is transmitted to my hand! My whole body turns red in an instant as if it's boiling! 

"Uwah! No y-you can't do something like that!" 

I immediately let go of Rias's chest and turned around! I c-can't do it! I won't do such a thing! 

The girls are even closer to me, while I could only be amazed. Xenovia approached my body and whispered in my ear. 

"Oppai." 

"....What!?" 

Suddenly, I heard an obscene word in my ear! Damn, what are you thinking Xenovia! Plus, showing off her huge breasts! 

"Here, Ise. Oppai, Oppai." 

Irina also showed off her own breasts to imitate! 

"Oppai, Darling!" 

"Oppai, Ise-san! Touch it as much as you like, please!" 

Asia, who imitated Xenovia and Irina, looked sad with tears in her eyes and worried! D-Damn it! Even Asia's doing this! And with teary eyes! 

"Stop this, please! It's very obscene, guys!" 

I moved away from that place and ran away to another corner! Why are the women in our house so......impure! Even dating, we are still men and women before marriage! I cannot do it! We aren’t adults yet! We should just be holding hands! I had this feeling, but...... The women looked at this reaction and had a rigid face. 

"Hey, Rias. This is......" 

Akeno-san was talking to Rias with concern. Rias narrowed her eyes and looked like she was swallowing a sour worm. 

"......Yes, apparently the enemy's abilities seem to be working." 

"Yes. As I thought, it's the Longinus from the rumours......!" 

Ravel nodded, her face all bitter. 

"Hades' group was aiming for this......!! The important source of Ise......!" 

Rias indeed understood the situation. 

......Eh!? W-What's that strange feeling? Does it mean that ? I got affected by the hooded beautiful girl's skill from that time!? N-no, but! I think I didn't like ecchi stuff even before that..... 

A-anyway, it's hard to look anywhere in that bath! 

After all, a woman's breasts are very poisonous to me, because I don't know how to deal with it! 

O-o-o-oppai are not good! It's an obscene mass! 

Leaving the confused me aside, my future wives starting with Rias had serious faces? 

I-I'm really bad with oppai and erotic things.......