Shin High School DxD - Volume 4 - Chapter 1

Life 1 I don't like Oppai

Part 1 

"I’m not the Oppai Dragon! I’m Sekiryuutei, Hyoudou Issei!" 

I, Yuuto Kiba, was visiting the Hyoudou Residence due to a currently dire situation. This strange and terrible event was unfolding in front of my eyes. In the VIP meeting room on the upper floor of the Hyoudou Residence, there was a group of friends and officials from the Gremory family, along with Rias-neesan. The gentlemen were all talking to Ise-kun, while Rias-neesan acted as his representative. The subject of the matter concerned the future of the title [Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon]. 

"Wait, w-what did you just say now?" 

Rias-neesan doubted her ears while having an astonished expression. She had a hard time trying to make sense of it all. Ise-kun spoke again shyly. 

"Well, I'm thinking of stopping with O-O-Oppai Dragon...." 

..............We all had no choice but to listen to Ise-kun's words. Everyone was speechless. Ise-kun gave a more supplementary explanation. 

"No, that's a faulty statement. To be precise, how should I say? I want to change my course as Hyoudou Issei... Not as [Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon], but as the person Hyoudou Issei, I want to be the hero of everyone…" 

It's not like he wanted to stop being a hero. He simply requested to change the course of [Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon]. After exhaling deeply, Rias-neesan told him. 

"You and Oppai Dragon are one and the same". 

She made a good point. 

"I know that...but that's...the O-O-Oppai Dragon...it's embarrassing, you know?" 

Ise-kun seemed hesitant to even say the word "oppai". Then a source involved in Gremory's writings told Ise-kun. 

"But suddenly changing routes can have a huge impact on the Gremory territory, where [Oppai Dragon] has become a big industry and a great asset. Above all, whether the fans will be convinced or not...." 

That's true. Leaving [Oppai Dragon] which has become so popular in the Underworld and other spheres of influence.... Well, that's just unthinkable. If Ise-kun were to change the route, then it will have a significant effect on not only the fans, but also everyone who works on the program. It will also affect all of us as well, since we have roles in the work. Already, [Oppai Dragon] has become a thing that cannot be ended immediately since it's linked to Ise-kun himself and everything he stood for. 

"Ise.... What made you dislike [Oppai Dragon]? Try saying it clearly." 

Rias-neesan asked him that. While being shy, Ise-kun spoke boldly. 

"O…oppai, I wonder?" 

—Ise-kun hated oppai now!! 

....................... 

The room was silent following these shocking words coming from Ise-kun. He loved oppai so much, even embodying it in his entire existence. But now, he suddenly became disgusted with the idea of any oppai at all. 

*Sob* 

It was too much for Asia-san so she started to cry. While comforting Asia by hugging her shoulder, Xenovia's eyes also shone with tears. 

"...I didn't think this kind of thing would happen again..." 

"Yes, and he's in just as bad of shape as he was back then." 

Asia-san and Xenovia spoke like this, while crying. In this room we heard.... 

"In the corner of a certain country, a dragon who loves breasts lives ?" 

The [Oppai Dragon Song] could be heard softly in the background.....probably, even if a little, it was an action made by Rias nee-san and the people related to the Gremory so that he (Ise-kun) could re-think about Oppai Dragon. 

......Well, Ise-kun appeared in this state upon returning home after watching the match between [Journey to the West] and Vali's team, and after recently having dinner with an Underworld politician. When I was contacted by Koneko-chan who sounded confused, I immediately went to the Hyoudou Residence. At first glance, there was nothing strange about Ise-kun's appearance and his character as a fighter who was always serious and caring for others........ 

Only one point changed suddenly, though.............. The Ise-kun now was very bad at dealing with oppai or anything perverted. The Ise-kun before this loved women's breasts all the time, and he was called the [Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon] for a very good reason. Impossible! It's as if the foundation of the world is being rewritten. 

That day, everyone was wrapped up in sadness and confusion all at once. We were all shouting, "This is not the regular Ise we all know!" 

Although, I think everyone knew why this had happened in the first place. It was the case of an attack on the day we went to the Underworld. I was by Rias-neesan’s side so I didn't see it directly, but a hooded female magician attacked Ise-kun's Boosted Gear with a nail made of holy aura. At that time, we could not confirm any injuries or effects on Ise-kun or the Boosted Gear itself... 

.............Well, as we all can see, the effect was huge. Ise-kun rejected obscenities. There was no doubt in our minds that this was the effect of the nail that hit his Boosted Gear. Later on, the Grigori gave us some explanation; it's an ability of the new Longinus [Unparalleled Crown of the Abyss Alphecca Tyrant ]. This means that this Sacred Nail [1] was also a new ability of the Longinus... It was unexpected for us, as it was different than what we had thought originally. Immediately after the event in the Underworld, there was a request from the Pendragon family to the team [D×D] ? there was chaos in the United Kingdom due to the [Alphecca Tyrant] and the weird stuff it caused. Also we had to investigate and resolve the mysterious two fake Heavenly Dragons who had appeared in the UK... 

In addition, the hooded girl who used [Alphecca Tyrant] had attacked alongside the fake-Ddraig. It was like a double whammy! Adding more fuel to the fire, there was the likelihood that the [Alliance of Hell] was also involved in this nightmare. 

...................This change in Ise-kun seemed to be one of the enemy's strategies. They had stolen oppai from Ise-kun....... And it meant that the interior of Britain was under the control of Hades and his group. So going to Britain in the future meant a new battle and struggle against the [Alliance of Hell]. However, the enemy ended up robbing the first move from us.... Damn it! 

The conversation between Ise-kun and Rias-neesan could not be resolved, and for the time being, the Gremory officials decided to consider Ise-kun's claims...... Well, I don't think there's any way to make a decision to stop [Oppai Dragon] that easily. After all, it was clear to everyone that the current Ise-kun was really messed up. Rias-neesan held her hands over her forehead as she took a deep breath. Then she told Asia-san, Xenovia and Irina-san as calmly as possible, 

"Asia, Xenovia, Irina...... I will leave Ise with you for now." 

"Yes of course!" 

"Leave him to us!" 

"Okay!" 

The three of them pulled Ise-kun's hand and were taking him out of the room. As this happened, Ise-kun looked at Rias-neesan. 

"Hey, wait a minute! Our conversation.... is it really okay to end it here? I'd like to talk more about the future you know..." 

Even though Ise-kun was concerned, Xenovia pulled his hand away. 

"Hey Ise, let's play a game in the room. How about… a romance simulation? We can try a path that has not yet been done before!" 

"...No, Xenovia. I'm not very good at romance simulations..." 

"Well.... then let's play a racing game! Or maybe an action game?" 

Irina-san said. Asia-san smiled with tears and a brave face. 

"...Everything is fine. Ise-san is fine." 

The Church Trio left the VIP room with Ise-kun. After they all left, the rest of the remaining members started talking seriously. 

"This is similar to what happened before, it seems." 

The members who were familiar with what Rias-neesan talked about nodded in agreement. Koneko-chan said. 

"......Last year, there was a case where a mysterious UFO created by Azazel-sensei made Ise-senpai temporarily lose his perversion...." 

Yes, my friends and I were remembering that time back then. Just a little while ago, Xenovia and Asia-san said. 

"I didn't think this kind of thing would happen again...." 

"Yes, and he's in just as bad of shape as he was back then." 

That event was what those ladies were talking about. You see last year Azazel-sensei, the former governor of the Grigori, had created an unidentified flying object/'UFO' as a hobby. When the UFO exposed Ise-kun to a mysterious ray, his sexual desire was completely lost and he had a personality sort of like what he has right now. Actually, I think this personality was different than at that time......mostly in the sense of eliminating his perversions. I know it sounds ridiculous and stupid, something like a UFO and their mysterious lasers, but it really happened. I swear. Plus, it was something that Azazel-sensei created himself so it may not have been all that strange. Rias-neesan then said. 

"...... Just like that time back then, Ise would not look at women’s breasts.. It could even be said that Issei would definitely look at our breasts at every hour, every minute, every second." 

Akeno-san agreed with her. 

"Yes, it's just not like Ise-kun.... to not look at your breasts as much as possible." 

"......During that particular time back then, Irina-senpai used this example: ‘Ise-kun who’s not perverted is like, how should I say, eel rice without an eel in it’." 

Koneko-chan said that. Although Irina-san herself could have just said that instead. By now, Gasper-kun had put on a disgusted face. 

"......I really hate UFOs." 

At that time back then, Gasper-kun had been caught by the beam of the UFO. You could say that the event was traumatising for him. 

"Good grief, that event was also very problematic." 

Rossweisse-san sighed. Kuroka-san then asked. 

"But back then...wasn't Ise healed eventually, nyan?" 

Rias-neesan nodded. 

"Yes. After trying all kinds of methods, I put Ise inside a capsule prepared by Azazel....but it didn't help at first. However in the end, after he slept that night, he was cured by the next day." 

Indeed, the weird Ise-kun back then was cured when he slept with Rias-neesan. The best treatment was for him to sleep with his face buried in her breasts. 

—But, Rias-neesan added in. 

"....I tried this method again, but it didn't work this time. Even after the night ended, Ise continued in the same condition. This is obvious, but this Longinus is far more powerful than Azazel’s silly joke..." 

.........Ise-kun's condition and situation were far more serious than at that time during the UFO accident. But why did our enemy aim for this? We had a lot of questions that needed answering. Rias-neesan asked Ravel-san. 

"Ravel....I want to hear your opinion on this." 

Ravel-san nodded and began to speak. 

"....An attack which erases Ise-sama's perversion... It was definitely the enemy’s intentional goal. I think the reason for erasing Ise-sama's perversion is to seal off his true power. To cut off the source of the [Oppai Dragon], which has made many miracles happen." 

Ravel-san continued on while everyone was listening to her. 

"I know that there are [Alliance of Hell] spies and [Hidden Khaos Brigade] supporters who have invaded our territory. They invaded us so they could attack at some point...... They must have gathered some information that was beneficial to them, but they realized they wouldn’t be able to defeat the [D×D] team. In such a situation, they chose to obtain information on a broader level, as if they were grasping at straws. And incidentally, they found information that was interesting to them." 

"......Azazel's playfulness." 

Rias-neesan said while narrowing her eyes. In response to her words, Ravel-san nodded. Rossweisse-san had her lips covered by her hand and her eyes were rigid. 

"So....the hidden ones knew they could erase Ise-kun's source of miracles. Even Azazel-sensei's mischief could erase it temporarily. But in the case of a Longinus with the ability to change the perception and concept of others..." 

"They figured it must have been possible. Of course, I'm sure they also analysed the research left in this city by Azazel-sensei." 

Ravel-san continued on. Rias-neesan put her hand on her chin. 

"...The new Longinus, [Alphecca Tyrant], is one of the Holy Relics....and its ability is based on the Holy Nail. It can generate power to control people in a particular area and with the aura shaped in the form of a holy nail, this crown can be used to attack." 

Rossweisse-san followed up to the conversation. 

"....A crown made of sacred nails... You mean similar to one of the Holy Relics from Christianity, [The Iron Crown of Lombardy], but in the form of a control-type Sacred Gear...?" 

Located in Italy, [The Iron Crown of Lombardy] was both a reliquary and one of the oldest royal insignias of Christendom. It's made with sacred nails, which were used when Jesus Christ was crucified. The emperor was said to have worn an iron crown like the famous Charles and Otto. Ravel-san added. 

"Researchers say that the real [The Iron Crown of Lombardy] has disappeared from history....but it may have been rebuilt by the Sacred Gear system....and incorporated into our current world." 

It seems that the current replica of [The Iron Crown of Lombardy], after being modified a few times, was kept in the Cathedral of Monza. Then, Akeno-san asked Rias-neesan. 

"If I'm not mistaken, I heard that the first researchers of the Three Factions that confirmed the possessor of the crown Sacred Gear died." 

Rias-neesan nodded. 

"Yes, because it was an undiscovered Sacred Gear, they tried to negotiate carefully, but lost control of themselves and committed suicide." 

.....I have also heard that information. 

It was also said that there was a Sacred Gear possessor in Europe who ruled over all the people in the city. When researchers approached the possessor, it developed into a dispute, in the end it was said they killed themselves. Ravel-san said. 

"At that time, only the crown seemed to remain. They tried to recover the crown.......but it was shrouded in a holy aura and then disappeared somewhere. The next time the energy of the crown was found in?" 

I jumped into the conversation. 

"The British Royal Family?" 

Usually when the possessor dies, Sacred Gears tend to disappear and return to the Sacred Gear system. The same goes for any Longinus as well. It is then inherited by the next possessor, chosen at random. Including cases like Ise-kun, Vali, and many Longinus possessors. However, in some rare cases, the power of the Sacred Gear remains after the possessor dies. 

Examples include the 'Holy Cross', which is a Longinus titled [Chief Mourner’s Crucified Stand of Purple Flame Incinerate Anthem ]. Even if the possessor dies, this Longinus begins to move spontaneously and it then chooses the newest possessor. The [Incinerate Anthem] has changed possessors many times before, and now Lint-san currently wields it. 

"It's just like mine." 

Lint-san waved a purple flame from her fingertip. A Sacred Gear which liked changing possessors... Indeed, [The Iron Crown of Lombardy] seemed to be that case. Rias-neesan responded with, 

"But the ability of [Alphecca Tyrant] is different from the description... The ability to change the perception and concept of the person who was attacked by its sacred nail... Does that mean that the power has altered due to the change of the particular person?" 

Koneko-chan said. 

"...It could be a sub-species or maybe it is the ability of the Balance Breaker." 

"Well, for Ise-kun, [Oppai Dragon] was extremely important and, above all, it was his pride as well. And now, he just wants to give it all up... This goes beyond abnormal levels... I believe it shows how strong this ability is." 

Rossweisse-san spoke. 

"Yes, Ise-kun cares for the children of the Underworld. No, he started to care deeply for the children from all factions. He declared himself as [Oppai Dragon], and he took part in countless battles. Wanting to change that... it's just something he wouldn't think about." 

"...'Do you like your current self?' That girl asked this question to Ise." 

Ingvild-san quietly stated. 

......I think that maybe she asked this with the intention of changing Ise-kun's perception from the beginning. Then, Ravel-san added in. 

"It seems that Grigori will soon report on the Holy Nail. Apparently, in the case of Ise-sama, they were almost able to identify the capabilities of [Alphecca Tyrant]." 

I see. So we'll have to wait for Grigori's report. After that, Rias-oneesan spoke to organise our current information. 

"To sum it up....individuals from the [Alliance of Hell] and the [Hidden Khaos Brigade] invaded the town, discovered Azazel's research and formed a plan to remove Ise's source of power. They also found somebody who had the power to carry out such a plan?" 

"The wielder of [Alphecca Tyrant] who's currently in England?" 

Saying that, was the one who entered the room, Le Fay-san. 

Le Fay-san came up to us and then continued with, 

"I know the wielder's name. It's Meredith Ordinton, a former mage from the Magician Association called Golden Dawn..... She was a colleague of mine." 

...It seemed this case involving the [Alliance of Hell] again was really complicated... 

Part 2 

On that day, after school, everyone involved gathered at the Hyoudou residence. Ise-kun had missed school that day. If he went to school while not being a pervert, the word would spread throughout the school, not only surprising Matsuda-kun and Motohama-kun, but also all of his classmates. We wanted to avoid that. Also Ise-kun's parents were quite concerned once they discovered that their son was no longer a huge pervert. 

"Hos... hospital, kaa-san! It's the first time I’ve seen Ise like this! Maybe he did eat something bad and got sick!" 

"Umm...... dear, in this situation, I wonder if we should consider medicine or surgery?!" 

"M-Maybe it's a mental illness.....! Maybe we better go to a psychosomatic department!" 

"It can't be! A mental illness at such an important time....! Just when one of his good parts was strangely not worrying about things." 

"To strangely not worry about things but on the opposite side, maybe that was the problem. I should have advised Ise more." 

"Maybe it's my fault for warning him at every opportunity; saying that watching just porn, is no good." 

"Uh..... Anyway, I'm not going to work today! Instead, I will accompany Ise to the hospital!" 

........Ise-kun’s otou-san too was trying to take a day off from his workplace, there was even a serious scene of the parents and child, the three together, thinking of going to the hospital. Although, I think Ise-kun has watched like ten times the amount of porno videos than his parents think he had. Even so, due to the topic of porn videos being raised, I was able to remember the names and faces of many porn stars. 

Oh, and the title of a H video that he recently watched was [Super Boobies Sumo-War Volume V]. Ise-kun was starting to have a special interest in the sumo showdowns where the huge breasts of pornographic actresses were pressed against other huge breasts. 

"It's sumo, Kiba. Got that? And now the next one is big-breasted sumo!" 

Ise-kun liked to talk about it very enthusiastically. This situation happened too. But here, Rias-neesan was able to calm down Ise-kun’s parents somehow. 

"Well for now, we can use Azazel's treatment. Let's try it out." 

Following Rias-neesan's orders, we decided to take measures to return Ise-kun to the original [Oppai Dragon]. Azazel-sensei had prepared a special capsule device, which was approximately the size of a person in the basement of the Hyoudou residence. Thanks to it being there, we let Ise-kun enter inside of it. However..... 

"OPPAI!!!" 

Xenovia said this to Ise-kun who left the device, but... 

"J-Jeez! Girls shouldn't say these things." 

The bashful Ise-kun remained. The treatment in the capsule device ended in nothing. Well, it didn't bring results before too, it just made things worse. Grigori researchers had helped by adjusting the device, but...... From there, we even attempted some other devices made by the Grigori researchers, but? 

"....In the end, he didn't recover." 

Asia-san said, dropping her shoulders. This meant that this was more grave than that time. 

"After all it is an ability from a Longinus, as expected, it's really powerful." 

Xenovia and Irina-san sighed together. The Security System magic used by the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor... 

Rossweisse-san, who witnessed this magic equation in person, stated that Ise-kun's condition was due to the mixing of Security System magic with [Alphecca Tyrant]'s ability, and thought that it made it extremely solid (and Grigori researchers also agreed with this general opinion). Rossweisse-san herself had created her own unlocking technique to test on Ise-kun. She held the unlock magic circle against Ise-kun's chest, hitting it and sighed. 

"...It's not good. It may be because of the locking magic equation being incorporated with the Longinus' ability, as it became a complicated formula. If I spend time on it, I can unravel the magical equation, but this means that it should be impossible to do it immediately." 

We understood that the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor was quite adept and specialised in Security System magic. After composing herself, Ravel-san said. 

"Let's leave the treatment to the researchers. We have other important things to do." 

Rias-neesan nodded and added. 

"Ise's strength in these circumstances is very important. Before going to England, we need to confirm what happened with Ise's power." 

We also all agreed to this. With that said, our group went with Ise-kun to a huge and dedicated training area located in the Gremory basement. This was a blank space which provided for some good training; both the top and the bottom were completely white, and infinitely wide. It was made available for the Rias Gremory family and stakeholders. Also, a similar training space was given to Ise-kun for the Hyoudou Issei group. We were all currently in the Rias Gremory training space. 

Recently, the training space had been strengthened by the Underworld government (primarily by Ajuka Beelzebub-sama’s peerage) and Grigori. This was done in order to enhance our capabilities and to also help prepare us for the fight against terrorists in the future. Finally, our peers could use this zone as an evacuation destination in an emergency-type situation. In this training space we'll check the current Ise-kun’s abilities. While crossing her arms, Rias-neesan said to Ddraig. 

"For now, let's test as it was said. Ddraig, I can count on you, right?" 

[Ah, understood.] 

Ddraig said from inside the jewel that showed up on Ise-kun's left arm. 

"......Good grief. Even though I said I'm in the best condition. You're all worrywarts." 

Ise-kun said while sighing. Ise-kun himself wasn’t aware of his bad condition, of not being good with lewd things. He was completely under the influence of [Alphecca Tyrant], to the point of thinking that he himself was bad with lewd things from the beginning. Even though he had great power while being the master of breasts. 

"Alright, we here go!" 

Meanwhile, Ise-kun raised his red aura equipping his armour. In this way, Ise-kun's abilities examination started? 

Rias-neesan and Ise-kun’s manager, Ravel-san were watching Ise-kun's status closely, while they were holding a clipboard which featured a list and checkboxes. Before our eyes was Ise-kun in his Crimson Armour form releasing crimson aura. 

"So, the usual Balance Breaker is possible, and Triaina as well." 

"He had no problems with the Crimson Armour, either." 

"He was able to charge both the aura and cannons too." 

"Until now, it seems that we can fight without problems somehow." 

Rias-neesan and Ravel-san discussed it like that. 

Me and the others were worried about Ise-kun's change, but as Rias-neesan and Ravel-san said, the following forms went well?Boosted Gear: Scale Mail, Cardinal Crimson Promotion, Illegal Move Triaina, as all of them seemed to have no problem. And then came time for the main subject: Dragon Deification. 

Ise-kun entered the stance to sing the incantation. This time, the originator of the power of infinity; Ophis and Lilith, were watching this Dragon Deification transformation from close-by as well. Ise-kun then began the incantation. 

"The Crimson Red Dragon dwelling within me, awaken from your dominance" 

"The Crimson Heavenly Dragon I possess within me, rise up to become a King and roar" 

Ophis sang the incantation in this place. Could this be...a rare scene? If it was like usual, Ophis’ incantation should come through the jewel in Ise-kun’s Sacred Gear. 

"The jet-black God of Infinity" 

When Ise-kun sang this verse, Ophis said. 

"Here, you're not putting your feelings in. It should be okay to think of me a little more." 

"Eh?! I-is that so? I understand." 

With Ophis’ direct guidance, Kunou-san and Lilith (who were studying by observation) nodded. 

"That's right. The Dragon God-sama should be respected." 

"Should be respected." 

It seems that Ise-kun was surprised with Ophis’ reaction too but, 

"The jet-black God of Infinity" 

After coughing he sang the verse with feelings. Hearing it, Ophis nodded and continued to sing. 

"The glorious God of Dreams!" 

If it's a duet sung close to each other, the person in question (Ophis) will point out faults. 

"Watch over the false forbidden existence we shall become that transcends the boundaries!" 

The duet of Ise-kun and Ophis continued. 

"Thou shall dance within our radiant inferno!" 

Dragon Deification ? to be correct, the Pseudo-Dragon Deification form was successfully summoned. Ise-kun's armour was a mix of crimson and black. He raised his hand energetically and said. 

"Look, look! Dragon Deification has no problems too!" 

After seeing this transformation, Rias-neesan turned to Ophis and Lilith to confirm with them. 

"So....no problems or anything?" 

Ophis and Lilith nodded. 

"I see no problem in his current state for the time being." 

"Yup!" 

Both of them gave Rias-oneesan a thumbs-up. Hm, so Dragon Deification is possible. This is big news. Recently, we, the Gremory peerage and Hyoudou Issei peerage, as well as Team [DxD]’s battles with God-class opponents have increased. If it is a God-class opponent, Ise-kun in his Crimson Armour can’t match them. Even with all the team's fighting power, Dragon Deification was still a vital point. Actually, Ise-kun did crush God after God of the [Alliance of Hell]. For that reason, even if it is an Ise-kun in bad condition, just knowing that Pseudo-Dragon Deification would be possible while we have to go to England was good news. The next thing Ise-kun tried to do was manifest Ddraig? 

[My manifestation is possible too.] 

The summoned Ddraig said that while floating in the air. Seemed like there were no problems with Ddraig manifesting; you could say that yet another worry had disappeared with this fact. Rias-neesan let Ravel-san perform the last verification for the transformation. 

“And [A×A Apocalypse AnswerArms ]—Ryuuteimaru? I wonder if it's possible to fuse and move it?" 

"...It seems that Ryuuteimaru is still recharging, so it may not be in the best condition right now. Also, I believe that Grigori wants to do a lot more things on it as well." 

Ise-kun’s familiar, the magical sailing ship [Skí?bla?nir]?Ryuuteimaru, in the battle against [Alliance of Hell] a few days ago in Kyoto, evolved into a strengthened form called Armed Base [Apocalypse AnswerArms]. But following that battle, Ryuuteimaru returned to the dock at Grigori's research facility. There the consumed energy was being recharged. Seekvaira Agares-san and Grigori were still in the middle of investigating Ryuuteimaru for their research. Hearing that, Rias-neesan said, 

"That previously mentioned Eros Engine. The primordial God, Eros...I wonder if he'll cooperate with Ise in this condition." 

To adjust Ryuuteimaru unstable power, the higher ups had asked for cooperation from the God of Olympus Eros, the primordial God that rules over love and sex. The perverted side shown by Ise-kun seemed to be compatible with the blessing of Eros, at least according to the higher ups. After all, a large part of Ise-kun’s source of strength originated from his perverted side. To control this new power with erotism, [A×A]? 

But will Ise-kun be able to display the effects of Eros’ blessing in his condition...? Anyway, the Eros Engine is still in construction. Receiving Rias-neesan’s words, Ravel-san sighed. 

"You're right, It's worrying...in a lot of ways." 

While ignoring the concerns of his precious lover and manager, Ise-kun in his jet-black armour, concentrated his aura in its four cannons and made a triumphant pose. 

"Good! I was able to charge Infinity Blaster too! Even without O-O-O-O-Oppai, I'm totally fine!" 

Knowing that he could use his special technique, Ise-kun suppressed his aura and collected his four cannons in his wings. We examined Ise-kun’s condition in a lot of ways. From the results we can say that, at least superficially, there's no problem in his fighting strength. Even so, a tinge of anxiety remained, so Rias-neesan asked the manifested Ddraig. 

"......So how is it Ddraig?" 

[From the beginning, Dragon Deification was immensely strong. So even if he is in bad condition now, I simply don't know. It’s just...] 

Looking at Asia-san, Xenovia, Irina-san, and Lint-san that, together with Ise-kun, were accompanying Ingvild-san’s magic training. Ddraig said. 

[The strange intensity or how should I put it ? the atmosphere? It's as if the characteristic presence that Partner was clad in disappeared. I think that's what the root of Partner is.] 

"....And you? Are you alright?" 

Rias-neesan seems to be worried about Ise-kun’s partner too, Ddraig. 

[Eh, for the time being. Because we are connected through the Sacred Gear, how his condition will influence me from now on is not yet known. Well, if this situation were to continue, it won't be good for me.] 

Ddraig was worried too. Ophis jumped in next. 

"In the chant, Ise didn't put his soul into it. Even if it’s not a problem now, it may eventually open a tear and the infinity armour could possibly collapse mid-battle." 

! Wow, to think that Ophis would say such a thing. The check she did earlier in the chant... It must be because Ophis in her own way was sensing it. Rias-neesan was deeply impressed by Ophis and Ddraig’s words. She then sighed while saying, 

"Well....If Ddraig, who witnessed Ise's struggles from inside him from the beginning, and Ophis, who supports Dragon Deification, are saying that, then it must be true." 

As expected if Ise-kun continues like this, in the near future he'll suffer from its influence even in battles. And I think this is a hint from those two powerful Dragons. I turned to His Eminence Strada, who was watching Ise-kun calmly. 

"Your Eminence Strada, what do you think of Ise-kun after everything you've seen here today?" 

I asked for his input. His Eminence Strada crossed his arms and spoke. 

"Hmm. Well, this is the opinion of an old soldier who once walked on the battlefield... It seems just like an immense power in the form of the Sekiryuutei boy. In other words the core, essence, of his immense power, what could be called his roots, I can't sense it from him now. It can be said that I have the same opinion as Ddraig-dono in these circumstances. If there's a chance that the form with the power of infinity were to collapse, Sekiryuutei boy and those around will be in a dangerous situation." 

The veteran warrior, His Eminence Strada, was looking at the current Ise-kun with apprehension too. 

"As expected, if the current situation were to continue, it would be bad for the two current Sekiryuutei." 

I concluded. 

In this kind of situation where everybody was worried, Ise-kun was being chased by girls! As Ise-kun was running away, Xenovia and Irina-san ended up surrounding him! 

"Hey Ise! Use Dress Break! Since you're an expert at it, try using it on me!" 

"This time is special! I'll receive it from the front too, Darling!" 

Due to this, Ise-kun started to sweat since he was surrounded by this Church swordswomen combo. With his face bright red, Ise-kun then raised his voice. 

"Wh-what are you saying, you girls! There's just no way I can use that horrible technique on my precious future wives. I mean, was it really me who invented it...?" 

'Such a horrendous technique'. 

So Ise-kun in this condition feels this way about Dress Break... Moreover, he was even questioning if he was the one who developed the technique. Hearing that, Xenovia and Irina-san made bewildered expressions. 

"That makes me happy. But at the same time, it doesn’t. It is complicated." 

"Yeah, it's complicated. But I want to preserve this shy Darling forever." 

It seems that the fact that two of them were recognised as his future wives made Xenovia and Irina-san relieved, despite the trouble of his bad condition. 

"...... Look, Ise-senpai. Try to hear the voice of my heart." 

"The voice of us sisters. Hear the voice coming from our oppais, nyan. Pailingual, Pailingual ?" 

Unlike Koneko-chan who appeared embarrassed to do this, her big sister Kuroka-san was in high spirits. However, Ise-kun covered his ears and refused. 

"I-I don't want to use this incomprehensible technique." 

Both Koneko-chan and Kuroka-san lowered their shoulders, crestfallen. 

".......Senpai was the one who created it. That technique is the enemy of women." 

"That technique is...unparalleled and fiendish after all. If not used from now on, a difficult situation could arise in the future." 

Indeed, it's as Kuroka-san said. Both [Dress Break] and [Pailingual] were techniques that have saved Ise-kun and us from predicaments countless times until now. In particular, it featured an amazing performance against any female opponents that he went up against. Even God-class opponents had to take action in advance. If Ise-kun no longer wanted to use such techniques, then our concerns in battle will only grow. Next, Akeno-san approached Ise-kun. 

"My dear Husband-sama! Make of my chest a phone! If it's for Ise-kun's sake, I'll show that I can become a phone as many times as necessary!" 

"Akeno-san's....... Akeno's breasts! They aren't phones!" 

Receiving Ise-kun’s straightforward and sincere appeal, Akeno-san does seem to have her heart throbbing. 

"Ara ara. I'm happy, but it is a little regrettable. As expected this is a little unsatisfactory. No, even in this situation, my love won't be shaken, but..." 

Seeing this Rossweisse-san moaned while crossing her arms. 

"So...Dress Break, Pailingual, Pai-Phone... To a woman, these techniques are lowest to the extreme. But for Ise-kun and us, it is a matter of life or death. The enemy is God-class after all." 

Rias-neesan nodded. 

"Oh well. Ise, try using it even if it's by force. You also don't want to see your comrades being defeated because you didn't use those techniques, right?" 

Ise-kun was taken aback with this opinion of Rias-neesan. 

"T-that, I know. U-understood. I only have to try, so I'll try it." 

It seems that, even while feeling embarrassed from the depths of his heart, he made up his mind to challenge it. Such immense feelings towards his comrades seems to be like usual and that gave me a peace of mind. His feelings towards his comrades don't seem to have been distorted. 

While accumulating aura in his hand as much as possible, Ise-kun closed his eyes so he could think of something embarrassing to prepare the technique’s activation. The target this time was Xenovia. 

"All right, come! I'll receive it as many times as necessary." 

Opening her arms, Xenovia was ready to receive it. Ise-kun turned towards Xenovia and touched her shoulder with his hand. And then? 

"D-D-Dress Breakk!" 

While enduring the shame, he snapped his fingers. If it was like always, immediately after this, Xenovia's clothes should have been blown away... but... 

..................... 

......However....there was no sign of change in Xenovia's clothes and her clothes had no small tears anywhere. Continuing the experiment, Ise-kun touched Xenovia's clothes once more and then snapped his fingers, but...as expected, [Dress Break] didn't activate! 

"What the....." 

Ise-kun wondered. Seeing this Ravel-san said. 

"It's possible that because he doesn't enjoy lewd things anymore, the delusions inside his brain won't reach the realm of activation anymore." 

Rias-neesan agreed. 

"True... Ise, try using Pailingual and Pai-Phone in succession too." 

Being encouraged by Rias-neesan, Ise-kun turned toward Asia-san’s breasts and spread that unique delusional space? 

"Ise-san, do you know what I'm thinking?" 

Asia-san asked that with anxiety. 

"......I can't hear anything..." 

Even within the mysterious space, the voice from Asia-san’s heart didn't seem to reach him. Also, the [Pai-Phone] didn't work either! 

Ise-kun could no longer use ecchi techniques! The influence of his bad condition didn't impact his armour transformations, but greatly impacted his special techniques. Observing all this, Ravel-san said. 

"...Those kinds of techniques can only be used by Ise-sama's perverted feelings. Fundamentally, if he doesn't like perverted things at all... Then it's obvious that he won't be able to use it." 

With this result, Rias-nessan said in a quiet voice "....Damn that hooded woman..." and sighed in lament. 

...This meant that Ise-kun's perverted techniques were sealed away during our trip to the UK. The wielder of the [Alphecca Tyrant] was a girl, so if Ise-kun still had his techniques like before...we could advance with a big advantage. Such as making her heart respond about how to undo the magic. This was a serious blow to us all. After all, Ise-kun's perverted techniques were already an important factor for us. We understood one more problematic thing. The Wyverns that came out flying from Ise-kun’s armour jewels were unable to change form and equip Rias-neesan and Xenovia with [Crimson Extinct Dragonar] and [Crimson Destruction Dragonar]. The Wyverns that came out flying refused to cling to Rias-nessan and Xenovia. 

"...So I can't use one of my trump cards in an emergency situation. Why is that exactly?" 

Xenovia asked with a confused expression. Ravel-san answered. 

"Well, the Wyverns must stick to a woman's body...... But now, they must be reflecting Ise-sama's current view on women and their bodies....which is to avoid them." 

We all understood what she meant...... This meant that Ise-kun's Sacred Gear reflected his bad condition. After watching the various armour transformations and learning about the need of perverted techniques. Suddenly, Koneko-chan did vent a few words. 

"......More importantly... about making all of us your wives... I wonder if it is still alright...?" 

The women in the room all strongly agreed with this question being asked. Xenovia and Irina-san both asked while approaching Ise-kun. 

"That's right, it's as Koneko said. You have proposed to us." 

"We were the ones to propose ourselves. Even if so, it's all very important." 

Asia-san asked uneasily. 

"......I’m going to be Ise-san's bride, right?" 

In this moment, Ise-kun affirmed with a gallant expression. 

"Of course! I want to make everyone happy! Everyone; Rias, Asia, Akeno-san, Xenovia, Irina, Rossweisse-san, Koneko-chan, Kuroka and many more! It's obvious that everyone will be my wives in the future! After all, it is my dream to become a Harem King!" 

With these words, the expression of all the women became relaxed with a look of relief. It was their biggest worry after all. It seemed that even the power of a Longinus was unable to change this part of his roots. The dream of becoming a Harem King. The future brides then gave Ise-kun a loving hug and a big kiss one-by-one, even when they had tears in their eyes. Ise-kun returned all the affection back, even if he struggled to do so while in his current state. He wanted them to be happy, no matter what it took. 

Before hearing what Ise-kun had said, this kind of ordeal was what the girls were really concerned about. And thankfully for them, the Harem King's dream would not change even with the power of the Longinus. Then Ise-kun said to Ravel-san. 

"Also, Ravel is my precious manager! Please stay by my side forever." 

Being told straightly, once again. Ravel-san's face unintentionally became bright red before giving a lovely reply. 

"Y-Yes..." 

Seeing all this, I asked Ise-kun a question of my own. 

"But, what about oppai?" 

"I-It's e-embarassing......." 

Ise-kun suddenly became shy again. 

[...... Aa~] 

As it was after a precious, good-looking decision, the shoulders of all the women involved dropped low. However, Ise-kun declared after pulling himself together. 

"Everything is OK! I......I can make everyone happy even without oppai, and I can still fight bad guys easily!" 

This manly appearance while declaring, was the usual Ise-kun, but.... 

Kuroka said while shrugging her shoulders. 

"It is problematic, nyan. If you continue being this way, you can't have a child with me in the near future." 

"Ma-make children!??? A young woman shouldn't say these things, Kuroka!" 

With a bright red face, Ise-kun warned Kuroka. 

"......This is not good, it is a serious illness, nyan." 

Kuroka-san sighed. 

"Ah, baby making is important too, which is why we are troubled." 

Putting her hand on her forehead Xenovia sighed deeply. Elmenhilde-san, who had been watching everything for a while now, said it while convinced. 

"You know, Hyoudou Issei-sama....your power increases with the increase in your sexual desire. You used to have such a strong sexual desire, and now look at you..." 

"That’s right." 

Gasper-kun nodded in agreement with his vampire friend. 

"...Well, this is a problem. I'm worried about how I'll break the news to Haha-ue..." 

Kunou-san seems to be worrying about Ise-kun's bad condition too. She crossed her arms as she seemed troubled by something. 

At the end of all that, the examination on Ise-kun's combat skills was now finally completed. When everyone was about to return from the training space. A small communication magic circle appeared on Akeno-san's ear. It appeared like someone wanted to get in touch with her. Akeno-san immediately reported to Rias-neesan. 

"Rias, it’s from Sona. She seems to have something to say to you." 

From Akeno-san’s voice, it seemed to be an important matter from Sitri-senpai... 

Rias-neesan had sensed it as well, saying "I understand" as she responded like that. 

With that said, all of us would be heading to Britain very soon, along with the many burdens that followed us close behind? 

Translator's Notes and References 

 Sacred Nail refers to the actual Holy Relic, Iron Crown of Lombardy, while Holy Nail refers to the Longinus 

VIP Meeting

Maou Ajuka Beelzebub showed what was happening at the moment in his private research institution to the former Governor of Grigori Azazel, who was currently in the Isolation Barrier and reported. 

What appeared before Azazel’s eyes was a phenomenon that had occurred to Hyoudou Issei’s body. 

Hey, Ise! Push Master Rias’ nipples!? 

No! T-this is something you can’t do until you get married! I-it’s extremely lewd! Listen, Xenovia! It’s not something high-school boys should do!? 

What are you talking about this late! What is a boy who was always enjoying everyone’s breasts that much saying! How many times do you think you rubbed my breasts!? 

That’s right, darling! Push them! Push!? 

Ise-san! Please, push Rias onee-sama’s breasts!? 

Uwaa! Irina and Asia are too leeeeeeewd!? 

…I forcibly made Ise-senpai put out his fingers. Come on, Rias nee-sama, turn your breasts over here.? 

I-I understand, Koneko.? 

Stop this, Riaaaaaaas! I don’t want to push! I don’t want tooooo!? 

Aaaan!? 

He pushed them! How is this, Ravel!? 

……No good, Xenovia-sama. Ise-sama——lost his consciousness!? 

Ara-ara. Rias, this...looks bad.? 

You are right, Akeno. ...To think he would lose consciousness after pushing my breasts... As I thought, it looks like the only choice is to directly interrogate the Longinus possessor who has rewritten Ise’s concepts.? 

The recording was going on until the moment Hyoudou Issei pushed Rias Gremory’s nipples. 

The girls’ hard struggle ended in vain and in an unbelievable way with Hyoudou Issei whose nature itself was rewritten, fainting after pushing Rias Gremory’s breasts that he loved so much. 

A change to the current Sekiryuutei who many times achieved miraculous power-ups through pushing Rias Gremory’s nipples. Azazel, who was acquainted with Hyoudou Issei’s ability more than anyone else and was an authority in Sacred Gear research, had a sorrowful expression after seeing this result. 

…That Rias, she really became a good girl. Even when Ise used her breasts as a switch or a battery, or when he became unable to recognise oppai, or came to dislike oppai like now and has to be nursed, she accompanies him with devotion…? 

"......" 

I don’t even know how to comment on this. 

That’s what Ajuka thought in his mind. Putting a hand on his forehead, Azazel said across the projection. 

…That being said, to reproduce this Ise from my UFO. How dare you… Geez, he picked up information even about such a play, that damn Hades……!? 

Ajuka said. 

"In the [D×D]’s fights against the Leaders of Hell, they were presented clearly before them. Miraculous deeds of Hyoudou Issei-kun. In the fight against Thanatos, Gautama Buddha and Kannon came running. In the fight against Vidar, he manifested Ddraig, the original Sekiryuutei. While fighting Nyx, he delivered Ingvild Leviathan’s song to the battlefield and defeated the Goddess of the Night. In Kyoto, after bringing down Erebus, he settled a decisive battle with Tartarus with overwhelming power due to Skithblathnir’s unexpected transformation… The numerous military gains and miracles he raised during fights with the Leaders of Hell made them feel a sense of impending crisis…so they thought what if on the contrary they could beat that." 

The individual strength of [D×D]’s members is also reliable, but they recruited many miraculous-like existences. And they targeted the one who lacks common sense and whom you can’t predict or expect the most amongst them, Ise. Because he’s certainly the one who overturns predicaments the most.? 

Azazel said so. 

That went to the means he used to achieve all sorts of power-ups too: like his revival during the Demonic Beast Riot, Dragon Deification during the Evil Dragon War, for achievements during the Rating Games tournament and also during the fights with the Leaders of Hell. Hyoudou Issei escaped predicaments with miracles that no one had seen before. And if it’s Hades who came to see those, he probably thought. 

If only we could deal with just him. 

While searching for a way to seal Hyoudou Issei, he probably found it while investigating Kuoh Town. Azazel’s prank in the past? 

A strength enough to allow for powerfully recreating a simple mischief is also troublesome and dangerous. However, Hades and his allies found even that. 

[Alphecca Tyrant]. 

Azazel asked. 

The ability of the new [Alphecca Tyrant], as I thought, is the current possessor’s subspecies, huh?? 

Ajuka answered him with a nod. 

"Yes. Grigori and my research institution investigated it, and it’s different from the ability manifested by a previous possessor. There are two aspects to the ability which the previous possessor used. Being able to attack with a nail-like object made of holy aura, and also being able to brainwash opponents by making a group of people listen to a conversation for several minutes with a certain fixed keyword inserted in it. Furthermore, there’s no limit on the numbers. A previous owner stood before a large crowd of people as a lecturer, satisfied the requirements, and dominated a single town." 

…If this Sacred Gear were to appear much earlier, it would’ve been quite terrible.? 

"Yes. I’m frightened by the thought of what could’ve happened if someone eloquent manifested it during the times of humanity’s great wars. However, it is said that the previous possessor couldn’t control supernatural beings." 

So what about the current possessor’s ability?? 

"Rewriting concepts of those who were struck by the nail made of holy aura. And it’s not meant for ordinary humans?" 

…An ability limited to Sacred Gear possessors, huh. That’s why it had an effect even on a Longinus possessor.? 

That’s how Azazel continued after Ajuka. At any rate, it seems like Azazel also could have imagined it to some extent. The abilities of the previous [Alphecca Tyrant] and of the current [Alphecca Tyrant] are different? 

Meredith Ordinton, the current possessor, is an ex-magician of Golden Dawn and, although not direct, she has blood ties to authorized people of England’s Royal family. 

She was a child conceived between an authorized person from the royal family and a lover, and wasn’t acknowledged by the Royal family. 

It looks like Meredith awakened to her Longinus’ powers in recent years and by using it she controlled other Sacred Gear possessors. Azazel said. 

According to information provided with a request from the Pendragon House, there are several Sacred Gear possessors confirmed in [Alphecca Tyrant]’s surroundings that are controlled by the Longinus’ ability.? 

"It looks like she’s gathering Sacred Gear possessors with abilities allowing for manipulation of other people like illusions or control over the mind and body. Using those powers, she likely tricked the inner circle of England into disorder." 

Azazel squinted. 

So the previous possessor had an ability to control ordinary people using words and the current one targets Sacred Gear possessors by stabbing them with a nail, huh. So the thing they have in common is overwriting concepts of the target group.? 

"…Perhaps, control and holy nails, these are the fundamental characteristics of this Longinus and the rest depends on the user." 

Ajuka began to think that this time the ability might not be a subspecies. 

Because it’s a new Longinus there’s not enough information, huh. Ah, geez. If I was there, it would be the best research subject. Shit! What’s with this very interesting new species!? 

Azazel got excited, but immediately calmed down and cleaned his throat. 

…So, what’s going on in England at this moment?? 

"On the outside the government seems to be functioning, but on the inside about half of the influential people are controlled by [Alphecca Tyrant]?in other words, by Meredith Ordinton." 

It means that girl Meredith is brainwashing and controlling all of the influential people using illusion and manipulation-type Sacred Gears possessors.? 

The ability Meredith employs is, in a sense, much more villainous than the "Getting control by making them listen to a keyword" which the previous possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant] used. 

Being able to manipulate Sacred Gear possessors is enough of a threat in itself, but the fact it proved effective against Hyoudou Issei meant that the possibility of it working on other Longinus possessors too was extremely high. This was exceedingly dangerous. 

Majority of Longinus possessors of this era reached Balance Breaker. And amongst them there were those who surpassed even that. 

If it can rewrite concepts of those people?it was the worst possible situation. If it’s possible to implant within Longinus possessors concepts like “Destroy the world” or “Kill various gods”…it might be possible to overturn in one go the status quo between each mythology depending on the way it was used. As far as anti-Sacred Gear or anti-Longinus went, there’s nothing more terrifying than this. In other words, in the case of confronting Meredith Ordinton, exposing Sacred Gear possessors was dangerous. The more powerful they were, the more? 

Ajuka said. 

"The Leaders of Hell made contact with Meredith Ordinton. Rather, they found someone able to break down Hyoudou Issei-kun’s power." 

So it doesn’t seem unrelated to the incident with Nyx finding [Nereid Kyrie].? 

"Probably because they’d been extensively searching for new Longinus and Longinus-class Sacred Gears." 

What about Hades’ faction? Their stronghold was found?? 

Ajuka nodded at Azazel’s question. A stereoscopic image was projected to Azazel through a magic circle. It showed a world of ice. 

"Yes, at the lowest strata of the Realm of the Dead?Cocytus’ inner part, there was a large scale research institution…but it’s already empty." 

The projection showed an ice valley and a research facility located in its interior. Even more, it showed what was inside the facility, a huge floor fraught with cultivation tanks. 

"We also discovered a giant cultivation tank in which the Mother of Devils: Lilith-sama was supposedly placed. Moreover, this research facility was somehow connected with Rizevim Livan Lucifer, it seems." 

Azazel made a sour face. 

Rizevim…in Cocytus! That bastard, doing such a thing in Cocytus… And that Hades being himself finding and using it. I wonder if the bunch of those who hate us has something that resonates and calls them together.? 

After pulling himself together Azazel asked Ajuka. 

So, what are Hades and the others’ current whereabouts?? 

Ajuka created the Earth’s model from a magic circle and, after spinning it, made a single point flicker with light. It was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?Great Britain. Ajuka said. 

"At present they are inside a personal space created deep under London. Hades as well as the army of Grim Reapers following him, Zoroaster Evil God Angra Mainyu, the Mother of Devils Lilith-sama and Artificial Transcendentals born from her?Balberith and Verrine." 

As well as unidentified devils born from Lilith, I guess. In other words, the remaining forces of the Leaders of Hell gathered in England. The impostors of Ddraig and Albion are related to Angra Mainyu, right?? 

Ajuka nodded. 

"Yes. Most likely, the technology that created Azi Dahaka was used. Because the aura of Evil Dragons was perceived from those impostors." 

Evil Dragon-type Two Heavenly Dragons, huh. Likely to match war potential, but…the fact that they are escorting that Meredith girl means they are bodyguards?? 

"Perhaps they also have the goal of instigating the Two Heavenly Dragons and their possessors; however, although Ddraig himself showed interest, he didn’t appear that angry." 

…In all probability, they’ll say “Let me handle it”, both Ddraig and Vali. Maybe this is Hades and the others’ countermeasure for the Two Heavenly Dragons while anticipating that. And, how are countermeasures for the Leaders of Hell on our end?? 

"We’ve already conveyed information to every mythology as well as to influential people in the Human world, and completed preparations for monitoring and enclosing the territory so that Hades and the rest won’t be able to escape England." 

So unless something really big happens, Hades and his allies are not getting away from there. Do-or-die, huh. It should be a decisive battle against them.? 

"Yes, I have the same intentions." 

What about the situation in England’s inner circles? Those around the Prime Minister and the Royal family are safe?? 

"Their secret intelligence bureaus?people from MI6 and America’s CIA are cooperating and strengthening the guard. Every mythology also sent their capable agents, so there should be no immediate influence." 

There are supernatural power users?Sacred Gear possessors in MI6 and CIA too, but this time the compatibility is the worst.? 

"We also can’t make an appearance that easily. And we are talking about D×D’s dispatch under such conditions, so we should be extremely meticulous." 

D×D is full of Sacred Gear possessors with crazy abilities. If anyone besides Ise gets influenced by [Alphecca Tyrant], there’s a possibility of a crushing defeat.? 

"I intend to support them as much as possible, but at the actual place there’s no other way but to believe in their actions." 

Well, I wait for good news inside this isolation barrier.? 

Yeah, me too.? 

Suddenly, a crimson haired devil entered the conversation with these words---It was Sirzechs Lucifer. It was probably his time to rest during the fight against Trihexa. Naturally, he also already knew about the circumstances. While gulping down water from a container, Sirzechs said. 

If it’s Ise-kun, he’ll become the Oppai Dragon once again. That’s what I believe.? 

At these words both Azazel and Ajuka smiled. 

That’s for sure.? 

"Yes, I know, Sirzechs. I believe in that too."