Shin High School DxD - Volume 4 - Chapter 2

Life 2 And then to the Kingdom

Part 1 

Just before going to England at the request of the Pendragon Household, Rias-neesan paid a visit to Sona Sitri-senpai as they seemed to have something to say to her. 

The castle of the Sitri Territory in the Underworld could be said to be at the centre of their territory. In that castle’s living room, from the Gremory side: Rias-neesan, her [Queen] Akeno-san and as usual her [Knight], I?Kiba Yuuto, were seated facing Sona-senpai who headed the Sitri side with her [Queen] Tsubaki-senpai and [Knight] Meguri Tomoe-san. In addition to that, her [Pawn], Saji-kun had also dropped by. 

Rias-neesan and Sona-senpai were both childhood friends and were friends at the school as well.. But the atmosphere today from the Sitri side was heavy. 

We were able to discern that it would be a serious conversation judging by it. After the light greeting came to an end, Sona-senpai began talking about the real issue. 

"To tell you the truth, it was decided that I'm going to assume the seat of family head. I will proceed to take over officially next month." 

[?Haa!?] 

With this confession, everyone from the Gremory side was surprised. 

Like Rias-neesan, Sona-senpai was thought to be taking over her house after graduating from university. It seemed like Rias-neesan and Akeno-san also thought the same, as they were quite surprised too. Rias-neesan asked quietly. 

"So to say, there’s been a situation that can't wait for you to graduate from University? Is it from the Sitri house or yourself....?" 

When Rias-nessan questioned, Sona-senpai closed her eyes and responded. 

"My father showed symptoms of the [Sleep disease]." 

"?Gasp!........................ My goodness....!" 

We heard an even more shocking confession! After being surprised, Rias-neesan made a sad expression and covered her face with her hand. Akeno-san covered her mouth with her hands and seemed terribly confused. B-by no means! To think that Sona-senpai's father would suffer from [Sleep disease] ? a disease unique to Devils. 

A disease suffered by both ordinary and noble Devils, [Sleep disease]. Both Ingvild-san and Sairaorg Bael's mother suffered from this disease. Even now, a form of treatment has not been discovered. It can be said that Ingvild-san and Sairaorg-san's mother's rebirths were exceptions. 

Sona-senpai continued. 

"As it is in its initial symptoms, we are going to treat it properly from now on. But if it were to develop further, my father seems to be worried about the duties of the family head." 

"The talk about succession came from Oji-sama? No, you're the one who suggested it, isn’t it?" 

Sona-senpai nodded to Rias-neesan’s question. 

"But it is a good opportunity as I will just take over many years earlier." 

The [Sleep disease], even though it is just in the early stages, now that he showed symptoms, the current family head is feeling anxious about the territory’s stability. 

Sona-senpai hardened her determination and continued? 

"So that means, for a while, my peerage and I plan to engage in the Sitri family head's official business. Soon, the approval from the government should come down along with urgent instructions. Until the official business as the new family head calms down, I can’t go to the front lines." 

Rias-nessan nodded at these words. 

"In relation to it, it’s as the higher-ups said. Since things became like this, Sona should make the Sitri household the highest priority." 

Sona-senpai said. 

"Nonetheless, seeing as we belong to Team [D×D], even if we won't come out in the front lines, I was thinking we should be able to give assistance from the rearguard with information collection or provisioning supplies." 

On Sona-senpai’s expression, we could see both a woman with a strong will and heart and on the other side, grief. 

".....Seeing that Onee-sama is no longer here, I absolutely need to lead the Sitri Household and the Sitri territory." 

Her onee-san Serafall-sama, succeeded the Maou name as the second Leviathan. But during the battle with Trihexa, she moved into the Isolation Barrier Field. She will only be able to come back after a span of time thought to be eternal. 

Because of these circumstances, Sona-senpai took over the things that Serafall-sama did. That also included taking over the role of [Mahou Shoujo Magical?Levia-tan] in the tokusatsu program being broadcasted in the Underworld. That is to say, her responsibilities had once again increased? 

Being the same age as Rias-neesan, many duties were being weighed on this woman's shoulders whose age was no different than us. Rias-neesan was basically in the same situation, therefore she would be able to understand it well. With a serious expression, she immediately replied. 

"I'll cooperate as well. Whatever happens, just say it out loud. If things become difficult, you can always rely on me, you know?" 

With her childhood friend's words Sona-senpai showed a smile. 

"Thank you, Rias. When the time comes I'll ask without reservation." 

Hearing that, Shinra-senpai took a step forward. 

"The entire peerage has the intention of supporting Sona-sama. Also, we’ll prepare for the Hades faction attack on the Sitri castle and in the Sitri castle city." 

I see. Even under normal circumstances, Sona-senpai was very busy. If she were to become the family head, there would be many things to do. It wouldn't be good if the peerage were unreliable. Besides, we can't certainly say that assassins from Hades won't come into the Sitri territory. Even so, Sona-senpai said. 

"It is just that, Saji’s battle power will be necessary for [D×D] so...as soon as things calm down at home, I'll arrange it so it’s possible for him to always go." 

Saji-kun took a step forward. 

"Basically, I'll be by Sona-kaichou’s side and defend the Sitri house. I'm sorry." 

Rias-neesan was aware of this as well. 

"There's absolutely nothing for you to apologise for. I'll be counting on you about Sona, Saji-kun." 

With Rias-neesan words, Saji-kun nodded reassuringly saying "Yes". 

And more or less after reporting the information, Sona-senpai said. 

"I have a favour to ask Rias and everyone. Though the timing is terrible, I'm sorry. But after the planned battle this time, I'll entrust you with Ruruko, Bennia and Rugal." 

Rias-neesan asked with a puzzled expression. 

"Entrust, you say?" 

Sona-senpai sighed and continued. 

"In fact, I wanted to exchange words with Ise-kun about the other’s affairs. But let's leave the official conversation for when he gets back to normal. Let's discuss it at that time." 

Rias-neesan replied with a sad face. 

"I see... I’m sorry. Our Ise, in times like this…" 

Suddenly, Saji-kun walked in my direction and asked in a small voice. 

"Is Hyoudou’s condition really that bad?" 

"In appearance particularly, there's no problem. His combat capabilities are fine too...well, one way or another. But his perverted nature has disappeared…" 

Hearing that, Saji-kun's eyeballs nearly jumped out in surprise. 

"This is really a serious matter! If you take lewdness from him, what's going to remain....... I'm going to see his face a little afterwards." 

"Just don't say oppai, he becomes embarrassed." 

"Seriously?! I'll definitely say it!!" 

Saji-kun replied with a playful face. Even while worried, he seemed to be having a little fun. 

"Well, there's no way he's going to forget Rias-senpai and the other beauties as well as their beautiful breasts. I'm sure he'll remember them soon." 

As a friend, Saji-kun said those words because he believed in Ise-kun from the bottom of his heart. I feel the same way too. No, we will resolve the source of Ise-kun's bad condition. As expected, it is lonely when Ise-kun is not his usual self. 

While talking with Saji-kun, I was also listening to Rias-neesan and Sona-senpai’s talk. 

"Sona, what about the university?" 

"I'll attend as much as possible. Although I might also take a temporary leave of absence from school." 

"Is the same within the peerage?" 

"For the children in high school, we are going to coordinate to let them attend as much as possible. It's an important period for them after all." 

"I must have been informed about the Sitri's household situation at the same time as my father. I'll discuss with my parents on the support we can give at home." 

"At this busy time, I’m sorry." 

"It’s alright. It’ll become a good study for me too." 

Their discussion happened as such. When the mood from the Sitri side had calmed down, the Gremory side arose from their seats. 

Sona-senpai said. 

"After this, you guys are going to England, right?" 

"Yes, we'll fly immediately. We are anxious. But as it seems that the possessor who changed Ise is there, we have no choice other than going." 

Rias-neesan's face had already changed to something valiant. 

"I'll pray for your fortune at war." 

Rias-neesan, Akeno-san and I nodded to Sona-senpai’s words. 

Part 2 

When the visit at Sona-senpai’s ended, Rias-neesan, Akeno-san and I came back to the Hyoudou residence once again. We were making the last arrangements to depart to England. 

In the underground of the Hyoudou residence, D×D and the people involved were meeting in a room. From this place, the infiltration team members were decided. The counter-terrorist team D×D made up of Rias Gremory’s peerage, Hyoudou Issei’s peerage, the Occult Research Club, Kuroka-san, Le Fay-san, Elmenhilde-san and Lint-san. And from the Sitri peerage? 

[Let me cooperate as well.] 

Bennia-san, the [Knight] from the Sitri peerage, born to a human and the Ultimate-class Grim Reaper Orcus, came running. She was going to England with plans to cooperate with the Grim Reapers said to be from the Moderate Faction starting with the Ultimate-class Grim Reaper Orcus. 

The Moderate Faction shared the relevant facilities, temples and other locations without resisting when the Realm of the Dead started being overwhelmed by D×D. It was planned that the other members were going to infiltrate with the Vali Team. Sairaorg Bael and his peerage were going to link with us in London, England. The other people? 

Those who worked behind-the-scenes?[Slash Dog] Team. Their leader, Ikuse Tobio-san said. 

"Let us, the [Slash Dog] Team, do the surveillance around London. However, our Ice Princess?Lavinia will be travelling together with you guys." 

As soon as she was called, the beautiful long blonde haired witch from the [Slash Dog] Team, Lavinia Reni-san, appeared. Apparently, she was worried about Vali, who she treated like a cherished little brother. 

"Va-kun is going to participate in this strategy, so I’ll participate as well." 

She declared with a smile. A few days ago, in the battle of Kyoto, the artificial devils that followed the [Leaders of Hell] were frozen in great numbers. The Longinus possessors have the worst compatibility with [Alphecca Tyrant]. But with the determination of settling the fight with the God Hades, her participation in the battle was reassuring. We already received explanations from the Grigori side about the abilities acquired by the current possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant]. For a Sacred Gear possessor, they’re extremely problematic and even make us fear it. 

With the Hero Faction's leader as its representative?Cao Cao explained from where he was standing. 

"We, the Hero Faction, will split in two teams and will be responsible with the members focused on close quarters combat. We'll hit their hiding place where some High-class Devils and higher Grim Reapers were confirmed. Georg, with the members focused on magic, will give support to the front line members from outside of London." 

After declaring that, Cao Cao continued explaining with his usual habit of tapping the Holy Spear on his shoulder. 

"In the case of my Holy Spear and Georg’s [Dimension Lost] being controlled by the Holy Nail, the risk of going to the frontline is too great. And our executive-class members are all Sacred Gear possessors with Balance Breakers. This strategy this time has bad compatibility with us, the Hero Faction." 

It's as Cao Cao said. As long as Alphecca Tyrant is on the enemy's side, the Hero Faction, where each member controls a powerful Sacred Gear has a really bad compatibility against the current opponent. 

Especially Cao Cao, who is considered to hold the strongest Longinus [True Longinus]. And [Dimension Lost], depending how it was used, can exert its effect on a whole country. In addition, the executive-class members' Balance Breakers were powerful as well. 

The effects of [Truth Idea], held by the [True Longinus], depended on God's will in the Holy Spear and absorbed the wielder's ambition, as it could create many effects and miracles. If it were to be misused, the possibility of harm will rise sharply. 

The Balance Breaker of the High-tier Longinus: Dimension Lost, displayed a dreadful ability in Kyoto both last year and some days ago as well. That was still fresh in our memories. As much as possible, the powerful Longinus possessors shouldn't go to the front lines. But they will play an active role on the rearguard. 

We have no other option but to go with a limited number of Longinus members as the core. [D×D] has Longinus possessors of various affiliations. But if all of them were to go to the front lines, there would conversely be chances for one of them being affected by Alphecca Tyrant. 

However, if the possessor of Alphecca Tyrant were to be captured, we could connect with our Longinus-user allies. 

I asked a question to one of the strongest members here?His Eminence Vasco Strada. 

"Your Eminence, what do you think of the operation this time?" 

His Eminence Strada replied while crossing his arms. 

"I'll return to the Vatican temporarily and from there, I'll track [D×D]’s movements together with the warriors that plan to wait at Calais, in France." 

Calais?that is to say, in France's edge, to the side where the strait makes its partition. There, together with the warriors affiliated with the Church, His Eminence Strada would follow our movements. His Eminence Strada continued while putting his big hand on Ise-kun's head. 

"When the rearguard becomes solid, I'll enter London too. What? I'm not a Sacred Gear possessor, so there's nothing to worry about." 

That was really reassuring! In the match against Ise-kun’s team, His Eminence's weapon; The Holy Sword?Durandal II was broken and has now finished its repairs. So in relation to his weapon, there was no problem. 

Ise-kun’s junior?Nakiri Kouchin Ouryuu-kun, took a step forward and said. 

"I'll cooperate with Roygun-sensei and together with the practitioners of the Five Great Families and the agents of the Three Great Powers. We'll defend this town." 

Roygun Belphegor-san waved her hand with a smile. 

"I'm often visiting this house, so the least I can do is protect it." 

Roygun-san said so. Ise-kun said to Roygun-san and Nakiri-kun. 

"Roygun-san, thank you very much. You too, Ouryuu. I'll be counting on you… And in the Hyoudou residence we have the two Dragon Gods and other bodyguards too. So as long as a world destructive meteor doesn't come, I think I can have peace of mind." 

Ise-kun moved his gaze to the two Dragon Gods. Ophis and Lilith raised their hands and responded, 

""Ooh."" 

Kunou-san too said with full of energy. 

"You can leave the Hyoudou Residence and this town to us. I just want you to complete this mission safely!" 

Seeing Ophis and them, Ise-kun made a bitter smile. 

.....Well, Ophis and Lilith could break even a meteor. 

Even deeper than the place that Ophis and Lilith were, stood a young man dressed with a deep blue blazer type school uniform; Kanzaki Mitsuya, as he wasn’t dressed in his body suit similar to those seen in Sci-Fi manga. On his side was his female colleague: Kirino Shizuka. She was dressed in a green blazer type school uniform, which was different from Mitsuya. 

They seemed to be the same age as us.... But both Kirino Shizuka and Kanzaki Mitsuya were both surrounded in a similarly mysterious atmosphere. 

The fact that they are dressed in school uniforms meant that they were students somewhere in the Human world. If we were to make a detailed investigation, we could find the school that they are enrolled in. But that probably has no meaning. 

However, they formed a temporary cooperative relationship with us. While the International Rating Game was being hosted, they would be the bodyguards for Ise-kun’s parents. 

"........................." 

"........................." 

From the start to finish the two of them were silent. They probably had different objectives. But they judged that by taking our side and offering protection for Ise-kun’s parents, they could get the intel they sought. 

Kanzaki Mitsuya was said to control two mysterious Longinus, [Innovate Clear] and [Telos Karma]. Assuming he accompanied us in the strategy and had his concepts rewritten by Alphecca Tyrant, it would be a disaster as both Longinus had frightening abilities that absolutely shouldn't be made light of. Especially the latter, [Telos Karma]. If it were to be controlled?I can't even begin to imagine what would happen to the history of the human world. 

With the defenses of Kuou Town and Hyoudou residence confirmed, Ravel-san said. 

"Starting with Victorious Battle Buddha-sama, the [Journey to the West] team is already keeping watch over the base of the [Alliance of Hell] in London’s underground." 

In other words, what's next is? 

"So that means, we just have to head towards there." 

Rias-neesan confirmed our next step. We then went through the arrangement and purpose of all our members. 

After this, we only had to head toward the third underground floor of this house, where a large-scale teleportation magic circle was present. We'll just move directly to the outskirts of London, where our collaborators from the Pendragon household were hiding. On the way to the third underground floor, Ise-kun said in a murmur. 

"Bova won't come, right? Does Crom Cruach know why?" 

Bova-san was currently receiving training from Crom Cruach. Ise-kun seemed to be worried about his retainer, Bova. 

"As per our schedule we'll be linking up with Crom Cruach in England. Let's ask him when the time comes." 

"Eh!? You were able to establish contact with Crom Cruach!?" 

Ise-kun asked in surprise. 

"He's relatively honest. Well, if it's not a highly difficult mission or if there are no powerful opponents, then he won't show interest." 

Rias-neesan replied calmly. Ever since our joint battle, the strongest Evil Dragon unexpectedly started to listen to Rias-neesan’s words. And he seemed to talk normally with Asia-san, Ophis and Lilith as well. 

.....Rias-neesan’s and Asia-san’s ability to charm over the strong was really terrifying. 

When we entered the room on the third underground floor, Irina-san made a complicated expression and said. 

"To think I would go back to my house in England like this. Darling is in bad condition too…" 

Listening to that, Xenovia said. 

"In any case, this is a chance to settle things with that bunch of insistent Grim Reapers. Until now, they entered our house and became a hindrance at our travel destination. This time we'll be the ones to march into their territory and go crazy." 

However, I believe they already assumed that we’re going to infiltrate their hideout and are no doubt making preparations for it. 

Right after standing atop the magic circle, Rias-neesan said to everyone. 

"We'll defeat Hades and his group, take back England’s peace and return Ise to his normal self." 

""""""""""""Ooh!!!"""""""""""" 

Everyone replied like that, especially the women's group..... The fighting spirit of these women who loved Ise-kun was incredible. 

"I said, there's nothing wrong with me." 

Doubting his own bad condition, Ise-kun gave a bitter smile. Ise-kun, I'm going to swing my sword so that you can return to your former self too. Thus, we moved toward the place of our decisive battle, England? 

Part 3 

The place we teleported to was ? a spacious room made of stone. On the floor, a giant teleportation magic circle was spread out. And inside this spacious room, we were able to confirm various staff like people wearing suits. 

"?So, we were able to move, but…" 

Rias-neesan said so while taking in an extensive view of the people inside the room. The plan was to teleport to the location where the collaborators of the Pendragon household were present... 

A man wearing a suit inside the room took a step forward while taking out something to prove who he was, as he said. 

"This is the first time we've met, Gremory Princess. I'm someone from the Secret Intelligence Service." 

The man requested a handshake. While shaking his hand, Rias-neesan said. 

"?[MI6]. I heard they were being mobilised. By the way, where are we?" 

"We are at the outskirts of London, in the underground of a refuge mansion used by us, the [MI6]." 

The male agent of the Secret Intelligence Service [MI6] said so. 

"The planned point was different. And when suddenly the [MI6] was the one doing the welcome, I was surprised." 

Rias-neesan replied. 

"Well, the human side will cooperate too." 

While saying that, one more person approached us ? a man wearing a suit. He had a very good physique and looked to be a Caucasian man in the second half of his twenties. We remembered him. Rias-neesan said. 

"You are the Longinus possessor from the [Phoenix] team in the Rating Game tournament, right?" 

"Magnus Rose. Please call me Magnus. To tell you the truth, I was originally affiliated to America's [CIA]. My best regards, Lucifer's younger sister." 

Rias-neesan and the Caucasian man, Magnus Rose, exchanged handshakes. He was a team member of the Team [Phoenix] that was participating in the International Rating Game tournament, the [Azazel Cup]. He was the possessor of one of the new Longinus, [Unknown Dictator], a new species of Sacred Gear that can control machines. Originally he was an agent from America's Central Intelligence Agency?[CIA]. So it ended up that we were welcomed by both the [MI6] and [CIA]. 

Both organisations have specialised forces against superpowers and supernatural phenomenon. I heard that there were several Sacred Gear possessors affiliated to these organisations. And that a Longinus possessor was a member too. In such a big country like America, it could be said to be natural. It seemed that with the appearance of the [MI6] and [CIA], Ise-kun, while surprised, was excited too. 

"[MI6] and [CIA]! It's as if we were inside of a manga." 

Magnus Rose-san said while smiling. 

"On the contrary, your existence is much more Hollywoodian, guys." 

Despite the welcome, Rias-neesan said while looking around the room interior. 

"By the way, what about the people of Pendragon household?" 

The fact that the requester, the Pendragon family, was not in this place was puzzling. 

Magnus-san replied. 

"The people of the Pendragon family are already under Meredith Ordinton’s control....or rather, they are being targeted by the Sacred Gear possessor and her abilities. They were evacuated to where her eyes won't reach." 

!! 

......The fangs of the possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant], Meredith Ordinton, already reached the Pendragon household. 

Even while surprised about hearing that, Le Fay-san let out a sigh of relief. 

"My family and staff are okay, right.....? That gives me some peace of mind." 

In which case, as Pendragon household substitutes, the [MI6] and [CIA] agents were waiting for us. 

Maybe it weighed on her mind, so Koneko-chan asked cautiously. 

"......Please wait." 

Koneko-chan asked while looking at the agents inside the room. 

"Do you have evidence that you guys weren't hit by the nail? Many of you are Sacred Gear possessors, right?" 

It was obvious to be prudent about such a possibility. To tell you the truth, some of our comrades were on guard the instant we received their explanation. They may be already being manipulated by the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor. After suppressing the Pendragon household, they were waiting for us. As if waiting for the prey to enter inside the trap. 

Magnus-san replied while shrugging his shoulders. 

"That's a natural question. Therefore, the personnel necessary to prove your trust came as well." 

Magnus-san raised his hand, and someone on the agents' side left the room. After waiting a little?a person we know entered the room. 

"Finally, you guys came. This town is already enshrouded by the unique atmosphere of hell." 

It was Sairaorg Bael-san! He made his entrance accompanied by a few of his peerage members: A beautiful blonde woman with a ponytail, the [Queen] Kuisha Abaddon, and a masked boy, the [Pawn] Regulus (in human form). Apparently, they arrived here before us. With Sairaorg-san’s appearance, Ise-kun was happy too as he rushed toward them. 

"Sairaorg-san!" 

Seeing Ise-kun right in front of him, Sairaorg-san frowned. 

"I see... I heard about it but.... At first sight, he looks like usual." 

"?" 

Ise-kun had a questioning look. But Sairaorg-san had guessed Ise-kun's bad condition somehow. 

".........Is it something that can be felt by his atmosphere?" 

Rias-neesan asked Sairaorg-san. Sairaorg-san replied while putting his hand on his chin. 

"This is nothing more than my intuition. But if I didn't know the circumstances, I think I would doubt if the current Hyoudou Issei was the real thing. This is something that I know because we exchanged fists directly." 

Maybe it is because he is someone who wears his Touki. As long as they are an opponent that he exchanged blows with from the front one time, he can perceive their bad condition... 

"No no, even Sairaorg-san…! I'm in perfect shape!" 

Ise-kun replied. 

But when Xenovia said "Oppai". 

"Do-Don't say something embarrassing suddenly! You shouldn't say something lewd in England, Xenovia!" 

He rebuffed her like that. 

Seeing this, Sairaorg-san said while making an indescribable expression. 

"Fumu. He really seems to be in a bad condition." 

On the side was Koneko-chan, who while lowering her head, said to Magnus-san and to the [MI6] and [CIA] agents. 

"I'm sorry to have doubted you guys." 

Magnus-san replied with a smile. 

"No, you being cautious is natural. Probably, if you guys had arrived several days later, I don't know what would have happened to us. This just shows how far Hades and Meredith's group had taken the offense." 

............To even point her fangs toward the Pendragon household meant that the possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant] and the [Alliance of Hell] were in the middle of targeting those who were connected and those trying to connect with [D×D]. 

While confirming with every agent from his side, Magnus-san said to us. 

"Then, the beings from the paranormal side seem to be all present." 

"And the Vali Team? Only Kuroka and Le Fay are here." 

Ise-kun asked. 

"Everyone is already waiting at your companion’s place." 

Magnus-san replied. 

We followed their guidance to the outside of the mansion, where several cars were parked. So it meant that we'll move to London like this? 

"Sairaorg-san, what about the members of your peerage?" 

Ise-kun asked. 

He probably became curious due to the fact that other than Kuisha-san and Regulus, we couldn’t see anyone else. 

"I arranged for them to do an investigation inside London before you came here." 

He already ordered for them to investigate? 

While having such a conversation, Magnus-san asked us while looking in Irina-san’s direction. 

"By the way, what does everyone prefer? The worldwide valued cuisine of England or the Japanese food that you all are accustomed to eating?" 

We moved in several vehicles to West Acton that was situated on London's west side. It was a town where the Japanese community was more prevalent. Looking outside the car windows, we noticed England’s characteristic buildings of red brick gathered in a line. Compared with Japan, England had a short sunlight time. When it was evening in Japan, it was already night here. 

Not much time passed since we entered West Acton. We were dropped off at the destination as we arrived there. The whole area surrounding the place we were dropped off at had a powerful barrier due a power spot. In other words, those who are not related wouldn’t be able to enter. 

In contrast to being easily infiltrated, the enemy should be unable to even approach it. 

And then, before our eyes was ? a small restaurant which specialised in Japanese food, that from its appearance was not made of bricks, but was a building made using Japanese architectural techniques. 

The name of the restaurant was ? [Shidou]. 

A small restaurant......... In England......... Suddenly something came to mind. I looked over at Irina-san, only to find the rest of the Occult Research Club members doing the same. 

Irina-san took a step forward towards the store, as she turned around in our direction and said with an embarrassed tone. 

"Errr, yes! This is my house!" 

So the place that the [MI6] and [CIA] agents brought us to was Irina-san's house. I was told before that at Irina-san's mother ran a small Japanese food restaurant from their house in England. We passed through the short curtains hung at the shop’s entrance and into the shop, when a Japanese-looking restaurant board came flying into our sights. Is today a day off? There isn't even one client. 

As many people entered the shop, a female employee with features really similar to Irina-san appeared dressed in a kimono. 

"Welcome! I was waiting!" 

Irina-san rushed towards the woman and they hugged each other. 

"Mama! I'm back!" 

"Welcome home, Irina." 

As expected, It was Irina-san's mother. In that case, that makes her this restaurant’s?[Shidou]'s manager. 

Irina-san's mother moved her gaze to Ise-kun. 

"Ara, ara, ara! I'm glad that you came, Ise-kun!" 

"Auntie, excuse me for disturbing you. There are no clients, right?" 

Ise-kun said, while moving his sight through the restaurant. 

Irina-san's mother replied while smiling. 

"Today, the restaurant was reserved. Well, you can enjoy yourselves..... Ah! It's not the right situation and atmosphere for it, right...? Ufufu." 

Rias-neesan bowed in greeting to Irina-san's mother. 

"Oba-sama, excuse us for disturbing you ? but the organisation didn't come here to enjoy dinner, right?" 

Rias-neesan asked Magnus-san. 

"Aa, this place is one of the headquarters of this strategy." 

Magnus-san replied while nodding. Both old and new members of the Occult Research Club, starting with Ise-kun, were surprised to hear that. 

"Eh!? Irina's house is our base?" 

Ise-kun asked in a surprised voice. 

"Ya, Ise-kun. Irina-chan and everyone too, welcome back." 

A man we knew appeared dressed in pastor's clothes. The man whose hair was the same chestnut color like Irina-san was Irina-san's father, Shidou Touji-san. He was a pastor at a Protestant Church and one of its agents. 

Irina-san asked her father. 

"Papa! Our house is the base!?" 

"You see, many things happened. So our house became the base. Hahaha!!" 

Irina-san's father answered her with a cheerful laughter. 

"Became?! No-no way! To think that our house is one of the strategic bases....." 

Magnus-san assured Irina-san whose state was that of bewilderment due to having her house become a military base. 

"With the collaboration of the Three Great Powers, the underground already includes a mansion, Angel-chan." 

"Ehhhhhh, Un-The underground!?" 

Irina-san screamed unintentionally. 

I-I see, this restaurant has an underground..... I mean, from Irina-san's reaction, the underground was expanded like in Ise-kun's house? 

Therefore, as if encouraging us, Irina-san's father said. 

"Come, come, this way please. Vali-kun's group is waiting down there too." 

We moved forward as if chasing Irina-san's father, who was walking towards the depths of the restaurant. There was a set of stairs leading underground. 

While descending, Irina-san made an even more perplexed face while venting out. 

".....Su-such stairs, I didn't even know about it....." 

"The additions made to the building were added by Devils and Fallen Angels. And the speed of their remodeling always surprises me." 

Xenovia said. 

In this aspect, I was surprised too. Whether it was the repairing speed of the buildings and the public places that were destroyed in battles or the way that Ise-kun's house was remodeled. 

The underground was quite deep as it took several minutes. And then, we arrived at the underground room. 

There was a large space, with one-third made up of chairs, tables, sofas and a counter seat with features similar to a shop. Furthermore the other one-third was made up of a place that could be used for cooking with barrels of sake and a wine cellar. Ingredients that could be preserved were crammed in boxes like a mountain and were placed there. There was nothing placed in the remaining one-third so it was just unused space. 

We could feel that the people of the Shidou residence didn't know what to do with this large space. We recognised a group of people surrounding one of the tables in this large underground room. 

It was Vali, Bikou, Arthur, the current Sha Wujing-san, the current Zhu Bajie-san and Fenrir (in his larger form) from the Vali team. They seem to have arrived here earlier. Rias-neesan took notice of Vali and called out to him. 

"Ara, Vali. Good evening." 

"Aa. And Hyoudou Issei?" 

Vali looked at his fated and worthy rival, Ise-kun. 

"? What's the matter, Vali?" 

Vali said while sighing. 

".................................Fumu. Apparently it's exactly as I was told." 

"Ara, you understand too, right?" 

Rias-neesan looked for confirmation from Vali. 

Vali replied. 

"This man's aura, wave motion, wavelength, and physique. I'm checking every component. We are fated to eventually fight one another. For that reason, I understand everything about him." 

"I don't understand somewhat. But you are concerned about me to that extent..." 

Ise-kun said with a bitter smile. 

As expected, it's because they are the same Two Heavenly Dragons and rivals. And because he was a matchless genius, there were things he could comprehend about Ise-kun’s bad condition. Vali pretended not to have heard Ise-kun and spoke. 

"We won’t be able to judge the extent to which he will be useful in battle until he comes out on the battlefield. But we better consider that he'll have an accident in an important situation." 

Rias-neesan too requested in a small voice. 

"I'm taking that into account. Therefore, I think that your support, the support of the same Heavenly Dragon as him, will be necessary. When the time comes, can I count on you?" 

"I'll do only what I have to do." 

Vali replied. 

"Yuuto, at the critical moment, I'll leave Ise in your care." 

Rias-neesan said to me too. 

"I understand. He's an important friend after all." 

I gladly nodded. 

Then from the depths of the room, where the ingredient boxes were crammed, came a man dressed in a black coat. It was the Evil Dragon Crom Cruach. Crom Cruach arbitrarily took out an apple and gave it a bite. 

Seeing Crom Cruach making crunching noises while eating, Rias-neesan said. 

"So Crom Cruach arrived as well." 

Even within the group of members that were going to participate, Crom Cruach was of the strongest class. But he was here while not letting his presence be felt at all. Did he grow accustomed to being together with us.....? 

If it were the former him, he probably would wait in this place while releasing tremendous pressure. Well, if I were to start talking about it, wouldn’t the Vali group be the same? 

We met them as enemies but they’ve really changed from when we first met. 

Crom Cruach replied in a dissatisfied tone to Rias-neesan words. 

"I wanted to step on this land from the front... But I was told that I would be teleported by a magic circle." 

If a top class warrior like Crom Cruach tried to enter this place from the front?the [Alliance of Hell] and the possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant] would easily detect him and immediately be on guard. 

Coming from the outside through a magic circle, things had ended without a disturbance. 

As expected, he had changed. If it was before, he wouldn't hear something like the opinion of another person and just get down to London from the front. Ise-kun walked to where Crom Cruach was and asked. 

"Hey, Crom Cruach. What happened to Bova?" 

Ise-kun asked about his retainer, Bova-san. 

Precisely because Bova-san's master was here, Ise-kun had wanted to ask. 

"If it is about that guy, I dispatched him to [Dragon Range]. He's training there. He probably won't come back in the meantime." 

With those words, a pair of unexpected people reacted. 

What!? The [Dragon Range]!??? 

It really exists!?? 

It was Ddraig and Albion who asked in a voice that was audible to us. 

They seemed to be interested in the [Dragon Range] mentioned by Crom Cruach. 

Ise-kun asked his partner who suddenly raised his voice. 

"What's this [Dragon Range], Ddraig?" 

It is a legendary mountain that is said to be accessible only to dragons. I heard that it is located in an isolated place. I never found it.? 

Me too. By no means, to think that it really exists.? 

Albion confirmed as well. 

.....So there is a Dragon territory that even the Two Heavenly Dragons only know by rumours? 

Crom Cruach continued after sitting at the counter-seat. 

"Yes. The [Dragon Range] exists. The time when a powerful Dragon is summoned, they use the [Dragon Gate]. By continuing on this gate's path, you'll be halfway. But because that path is normally closed, making it there requires a bit of luck." 

As if impressed, Ddraig and Albion groaned. 

So it was in a place like that. I wasn't summoned using the [Dragon Gate] that much in my past life. So it makes sense I couldn't find it.? 

It was in a blind spot. So it's like that?halfway through the [Dragon Gate] path...? 

"Sometimes I would seclude myself there. It is a place that blesses those who have power. And for those who don't, it bestows death upon them. It is quite similar to my own nature." 

Crom Cruach said. 

If the one saying it is the Evil Dragon who governs over battles and death, then it must be true. 

Crom Cruach gazed in Asia-san direction. 

"If it's Fafnir, he should know about it too. That fellow sometimes goes there. After all, one of his treasure vaults is located there." 

Asia-san became surprised at this too. 

"Eeh!? I-I didn’t know! Fafnir-san usually doesn’t talk about those things." 

I-I see. So Fafnir knows a place like that and made a treasure vault there...... It seems we still don't know many things about our comrade. 

Hearing this Xenovia said. 

"Is that so? Maybe Asia’s panties are in [Dragon Range]." 

".........Hearing that makes that place feel extremely familiar." 

Irina-san expressed her thoughts like that. 

Vali, who was hearing this, put his hand on his chin with great interest. 

".......Interesting. Should I search for it too?" 

Ah, I want to see it too.? 

Albion has the same opinion too. 

"What?! The Sister-chan’s panties are inside a treasure vault?! Aren’t you interested about that as the Ketsuryuukou, Vali?" 

Bikou asked Vali like that. 

"I'll never be going to eat ramen with you again." 

Vali replied. But there was someone who patted Vali's head. It was the smiling Lavinia Reni-san. 

"Va-kun, you shouldn't become angry you know? You should get along with your friends." 

".............Don't treat me like a child." 

When the person acting as his older sister said that, Vali's cheeks were dyed a little red. Then, "Puu", Arthur-san made a strange noise and Kuroka-san also, "Ahahaha!" started laughing hard. Somehow or other, I thought it was a good thing that the Vali Team was on good terms. 

Hearing about Bova-san from Crom Cruach, Ise-kun asked. 

".......So Bova still won't come back. However, the [Dragon Range]... Hmn. The dragon in me is interested too." 

In that case, let's try going there next time.? 

Ddraig said like that. Sairaorg-san then continued. 

"I’m interested too. If this mission ends safely, let’s go on a mountain search together?" 

"It does sound good. It seems like Ddraig wants to go too and I also want to see Bova's situation." 

Ise-kun looked really interested in Sairaorg-san’s proposal. 

While there was such small talk, Rias-neesan said looking at everyone. 

"Looks like everyone is reunited, so let's finish the small talk here ? and talk about the main issue." 

Thus our strategy meeting in England ? the conversation in which we would decide how to deal with the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor and the [Alliance of Hell] started. 

We assembled in the underground room of Irina-san's parents house. The new and old Occult Research Club members ? Elmenhilde-san, Lint-san, Bennia-san, who was dispatched from the Sitri side, the Vali team along with Lavinia Reni-san, Sairaorg-san and his peerage (Kuisha-san and Regulus were the only ones present at this place), Crom Cruach, Irina-san's father, Magnus Rose-san of the [CIA] from the American side and several people from this country, and [MI6] agents were the gathered members. 

Those are the members who will be acting inside London. 

Outside of London were the [Slash Dog] team, the Hero Faction, the Reincarnated Angels and other warriors. From our cooperative relationship, these comrades should cautiously be making preparations for the decisive battle right now. 

Magnus Rose-san from the [CIA] was in charge of the conversation progress. 

After completing a light greeting, Magnus-san started talking about our understanding of the current situation. 

"Firstly, the origin or should I say, the reason that made the Pendragon household family head request [D×D] ? it would be better if we talked about the cause once again." 

Magnus-san turned his sight to Arthur-san. It's as Magnus-san said. Originally, the ones who requested [D×D]'s involvement were the Pendragon household. 

The people from the Pendragon household?Arthur-san and Le Fay-san accepted the task requested by their parents' house. 

Arthur-san opened his mouth to talk about the contents of the request. 

"On one occasion when I returned home, the contents of my father's request were: The new Longinus [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor, Meredith Ordinton, started to influence both the political and business circles inside England. If it were to continue like that, there would be the possibility of the country itself coming under the Longinus’ control. Therefore, he wanted [D×D] to offer a solution." 

Magnus-san said as if confirming. 

"To say even more, the leaders of the political and business circles begged the current family head of the Pendragon household in tears; including people related to the Royal Family. Well it should be natural if you knew the reason for it." 

Arthur-san continued. 

"From the talks, as it would be bad if the information were to leak, they secretly tried to resolve it with only organisations from England, but...." 

Here, an agent from [MI6] continued. 

"As [Alphecca Tyrant] was being backed by the [Alliance of Hell], we approached it carelessly. Anyhow, there were Grim Reapers in Meredith Ordinton’s surroundings. The Supernatural Specialised Force was unable to do anything. On the contrary, the agents possessing Sacred Gears ended up being controlled by [Alphecca Tyrant]’s ability." 

Magnus-san shrugged his shoulders. 

"When the important people understood that they couldn't oppose it with the internal forces alone, they firstly came begging us, the United States of America?and the likes of me, the [CIA's] superpower, to help. From the results of the investigation made by the Superpower Countermeasure Team..... It was judged that things were too big and beyond humankind’s ability to handle. So the opinion was that it would be better to request [D×D] and other supernatural beings to come out. Well from there, the important people from England started a tug of war to decide if [D×D] should be requested. But the result was that the Princess contacted the Pendragon Household that has a relationship with the Hakuryuukou; Vali Lucifer and [D×D] were requested." 

That's right. Those are the details that the request needed to pass until it was accepted by us. At this stage, a part of this request changed to having a decisive battle with the [Alliance of Hell]...... 

Looks like the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor, Meredith Ordinton, appeared inside of England when the qualifying rounds of the Rating Game International Tournament [Azazel Cup] ended. 

The Goddess of Night, Nyx, affiliated with the [Alliance of Leaders of the Hell], had an interest in that Longinus' power. While they were using Ingvild-san on one side, they were making contact with Meredith Ordinton on the other. To use its ability, they cooperated upon its manifestation. 

And then, they comprehended that the revealed ability affected Sacred Gear possessors. 

From there, Meredith Ordinton started manipulating Sacred Gear possessors with powers of control over illusions, the human body and the mind. And then, they started affecting the political and business circles. 

Ravel-san said. 

"As the [Alliance of Hell] and their allies continued being defeated by [D×D], they thought from the data they usurped from Kuoh Town in the past, that [Alphecca Tyrant]'s ability would affect Ise-sama and they put it into practice, in order to seal Ise-sama’s power to make miracles happen." 

Magnus-san said. 

"Hyoudou Issei-kun's power of reverting the situation at the last moment was regarded as dangerous by Hades and his group. And they found a way to stop it. They predicted that you guys would come to England to heal it. And so they chose this city to be the place for the final battle." 

In this way, everything from this strategy meeting was connected. 

Then Ise-kun said, unsatisfied. 

"I said I'm normal. I can even use my powers." 

Xenovia suddenly said to Ise-kun. 

"Oppai." 

Panicked, Ise-kun's face blushed. 

"Uwaa! I-Idiot! This is just too embarrassing! Lewd things are prohibited in this place! N-No, lewd things themselves are no good!" 

Listening to this, everybody from the Vali team and Sairaorg-san made an expression of grief. 

"........This is an extremely bad condition." 

"This is serious?! [Oppai Dragon] is.......!!!" 

".......You'll definitely return to your former self, Hyoudou Issei." 

Vali, Bikou and Sairaorg-san said that. 

After sighing, Rias-neesan returned to the talk and asked an [MI6] agent. 

"I obtained information that Meredith Ordinton is descended from a person related to the Royal family. As expected, they wanted to resolve it privately because of those who want to disturb the order of the Royal family?" 

An agent from [MI6] responded. 

"It's because of that too. But there's also the fact that a Longinus possessor came out of our country. There is the reason of wanting to retain power as well." 

So it was for the convenience of the Royal Family and because there is the country's political side too. They tried to resolve it privately and the results were that as soon as they understood that the Gods of Hell were backing Meredith, they knew that this was beyond their capacity to handle. 

"Well Princess, the countries of the human world seek internal and external political power balance too. England too had England's convenience, something like that. We perceived that we misjudged the power.........only a little late." 

Rias-neesan sighed with grief. 

"I fully understand that. It's just that both the Human world and the Devil world too, I only thought that places that possess royalty and nobles are easily saddled with internal problems. And then, when a problem reaches an impasse, it affects the outside. It's the same as us." 

As a High-class Devil, Rias-neesan has things to consider from the incident this time. 

Then having summarised the origins of this incident, we finally started the discussion about the battle strategy. Magnus-san continued the talk. 

"Well, on to the real issue. From the discussions held with intelligence personnel from every mythology, the established battle strategy explained roughly has two points: The capture of [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor, Meredith Ordinton and the defeat of the God of Realm of the Dead??Hades, The Zoroastrian Evil God??Angra Mainyu and the artificial Transcendentals??Balberith and Verrine. I think that would be good if these two battle strategies can progress simultaneously but......what do you guys think?" 

Magnus-san requested everyone's opinion. 

Rias-neesan asked. 

"Meredith's actual location is?" 

Magnus-san pointed at a certain place on the map of London spread on the table. 

"She's in the mansion of a certain political and business authority. The artificial Transcendental?Verrine, is there as a bodyguard too. Incidentally, several Sacred Gear possessors that were manipulated by Meredith are there as well. About the possessors and their abilities, I’ll hand over the data later." 

This time Sairaorg-san asked. 

"So, without a doubt the people in authority are being manipulated by Meredith Ordinton, right?" 

"Ah." 

Magnus-san nodded. Vali said. 

"Hades and his group have a new hideout in the underground of this city…" 

Magnus-san nodded and stated like this. 

"In the depths of London’s underground, a space with the same scale as that of this city was finished." 

An [MI6] agent deployed a projection magic circle on the floor. There, a three-dimensional terrain was projected. It was immense. But it was like a vacant plot of land. In the centre of this empty space there were three temples lined up. 

Magnus-san said while using the temples on the centre as an example. 

"From here, there was a reaction from the God Hades, God Angra Mainyu and the Mother of Devils Lilith. I got this information from the gentlemen of the surveillance-role team, the [Journey to The West] team. Also, we were able to confirm the two fake Heavenly Dragons too." 

Ise-kun looked concerned so he asked like this. 

"Bal...... Balberith... is he on the surface or the underground?" 

Magnus-san replied. 

"On the surface and underground. He was confirmed on both of them. But..." 

The half Grim Reaper from the Sitri peerage, Bennia-san raised her hand. 

From the information of my father ? the Ultimate-class Grim Reaper Orcus’ faction, there is the high possibility that he is Hades-sama’s guard.? 

Orcus faction ? they were a Moderate Faction from the Realm of the Dead that we have a cooperative relationship with. 

Hearing that, Magnus-san said. 

"We have to take into account the high chance that Balberith is at the God Hades’ side, as we have to consider the possibility that he may come out to the surface." 

Everyone nodded to Magnus-san’s opinion. 

A few days ago, during the Kyoto battle, we heard of the actions made by Balberith from the Victorious Fighting Buddha-sama. This and other things confirmed to Ise-kun that he's someone who couldn’t be ignored. 

Magnus-san said. 

"Now the location of the enemy has been approximately explained. From here, let's talk about the battle strategy arrangement for each one." 

When the discussion arrived, there was something that Irina-san was concerned about as she asked. 

"The Gods from Hell are underground, right? ......Here's safe?" 

The 'Here' that she meant was London and her house. 

She was extremely concerned about this place, with her parents included as well. Seeing that Irina-san's house was here, it was an obvious worry for the said person. No, it was an important thing to us too. After all, it was our comrade's house and we also couldn't let this menace fall upon the people living in London. 

Magnus-san said. 

"Above all, there is a guarantee for the safety of this base. But the opponent this time is one of the three pillar Gods of Olympus, Hades and the greatest Evil God from Zoroastrianism, Angra Mainyu. It looks like the current chief God of Olympus, Apollon, and a group of Benevolent Gods from Zoroastrianism will lend their powers. They are specifically interfering so that the enemy can't come near. In London, there are several places like that and this is one of them. Like Kuoh Town and other important locations, there's a barrier to prevent enemy invasion. But the larger the barrier is, the easier it is to poke a hole in it. It seems to be a recent problem. Bear in mind that in the middle of the battle, the scope of London’s barrier will pinpoint, shrink and solidify, and thus it will become easier to perceive the enemy invasion." 

I see, strengthening the barrier in specific places. Like this one, there are several places like Irina-san's house in London. 

Rias-neesan said. 

"Even so, it should be only a matter of time. The opponent is God-class after all." 

After that, the agents from [MI6] reported. 

"At night, Grim Reapers of Low and Middle-class are flying all over London, as they are probably searching for hostile forces." 

"It's the same with the Sacred Gear possessors manipulated by Meredith Ordinton. They are blending with the ordinary people and walking around downtown." 

"I think that including here, they have grasped the location of each and every base. But because of the solid barrier, they were simply unable to make a move on it." 

So that means that we can't walk around London carelessly. 

Listening to this, Sairaorg-san said. 

"A moment ago, I was contacted by my peerage members that are investigating too. When they arrived in London, they were watched by vigilant eyes thus making it quite hard to move around." 

They probably prepared a net of vigilance for..........[D×D] and those Gods and humans that are cooperating with it. Because they started gathering in London to settle this battle. 

Did the opponent confirm that we are in Irina-san's house too? 

It's only natural for them to grasp the location of Irina-san's parents' house when she lives in the Hyoudou residence. 

Hearing these things, Magnus-san said. 

"Ah, after the battle strategy discussion here, we'll start to move before the barriers of every base are destroyed. After the discussion ends, we’ll evacuate the Shidou couple as well." 

After explaining to that extent, Magnus-san made an expression of urgency and continued. 

"However, the problem is the time of this battle strategy." 

"What's the problem?" 

Vali asked Magnus-san. 

Magnus-san replied. 

"Let's talk in order. This battle strategy will be played on the stage called London. But...... Firstly, it is impossible to make all of the citizens living in this city evacuate voluntarily. 'The Gods of Hell are making this place their base, so please evacuate from here'...... Although it's obvious, who is going to believe in this kind of fantasy? If the English government were to officially announce it, let alone the population of London, the whole world would be in a huge chaos. It would be the beginning of a big controversy. Well, in any case, as long as there is no universal worldwide announcement about the existence of supernatural beings and superpowers, no one would believe it. The public esteem of the English government would just fall." 

"'To make them voluntarily evacuate is impossible'. That means it’s possible using another method, right?" 

Rossweisse-san asked like that. 

Magnus-san nodded in affirmation. 

"It is precisely like that, Valkyrie-dono. This time, the battle strategy includes not only the Three Great Powers, but Gods from every mythology are going to cooperate too. That much shows how many God-class beings are in a bad mood because of the incident that occurred in Kyoto a few days ago. Partly because of the outrageous thing used there." 

Magnus-san signalised with his eyes, and the agent from [MI6] changed the projection being shown on the magic circle. Shown there was?a completely deserted landscape of London, without a single person in it. 

"?I heard that an artificial dimension of the same scale as London would be arranged." 

With these words from Magnus-san, Bikou whistled. 

"That's amazing?So the humans from London will all be moved there?" 

Magnus-san nodded to Bikou's words. 

"Ah, indeed. The scale from Gods and Maou are different. We humans are really small. That is to say, when we move?then simultaneously with the start of the battle strategy, all the population will be temporarily moved to that pseudo-London in a forced evacuation." 

Hearing that, Rias-neesan frowned. 

"I understand what you are saying but the transition is the problem, right? There's limited time." 

Magnus-san replied. 

"Yes. The city called London is prominent even looking worldwide, to move the whole of its population....it's only natural for problems to occur. With every kind of communication and wheeled vehicles, having problems in the transition is natural. Because even for Gods, it is nearly impossible to completely erase a sense of discomfort. Because even if we can deceive the great majority, someone will perceive it. And in proportion to the time passed, this number will increase and in the end, it will spread to all of the citizens." 

Ravel-san said while putting her hand on her chin. 

"......Moreover, every act of communication, wheeled vehicle, etc, is necessary in the transportation of the population to the pseudo-space. However, due to the restricted scale of the city, even if the engineers of the Three Great Powers and every mythology were to do conversion work of the pseudo-space in the real world, there would still be a limit of how many could enter." 

Magnus-san said, raising one finger. 

"?One hour. An allied God informed us of this limit. Furthermore, the time we can operate is not one hour. I was told to assign 20 minutes at the very least so that they can repair the scenery and buildings of the city destroyed in the battle. Hence the operation is limited to approximately 40 minutes." 

When the time to return the moved inhabitants to the original London comes, if the city is destroyed it would cause a terrible uproar. So that the people won't feel a sense of discomfort, after the battle is concluded, the repair is important. 

Including that 40 minutes ? the time granted to us was not much. In this span of time, we need to settle the battle with Hades and his group, the [Alliance of Hell] and simultaneously capture the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor. 

.......It's an important strategy to settle things with [Alliance of Hell] and we never had so little time before. 

Vali fearlessly said. 

"Well, it's not like we can't do it. We'll only need to hurry with things a little." 

Sairaorg-san continued imposingly. 

"Certainly. If there's no other way. We'll just go this way." 

"Well, we just need to do it." 

Ise-kun too, said it with determined eyes. 

......These strong ones, even among those present in this battle strategy, reassuringly put their determination into words. Those that will participate in this operation who were hearing this, naturally braced themselves and their courage started to boil. 

Me too ? the determination that we only need to do it became something unshakeable. 

Crom Cruach who was listening to the conversation leaning on the wall in a place a little further away asked. 

"If it's going to be repaired, then that means that I can rampage to the degree of destroying this city, right? If that’s so, there's no meaning in worrying about the time." 

Because the strongest Evil Dragon said something like that, the faces of everybody from the [MI6] twitched. 

An agent said. 

"H-hey, let’s keep this city tidy as much as possible..... Because there are many things with great historic value in this city......" 

Crom Cruach said. 

"But if Ddraig or I were to use our fire breath, a city like this would immediately be destroyed. There's the fake Ddraig and Albion too. And there's also the abnormal situation of having several Heavenly Dragon-class Dragons here, so give up to a certain extent." 

"""""!!!""""" 

To Crom Cruach's splendid words, the gentlemen of [MI6] lost their words. 

.....But it's as Crom Cruach said. Seeing that the decisive battle is going to be here and seeing that the opponent appears to have fake Heavenly Dragon-class beings, at a certain level, the damage suffered by the city can't be avoided. 

After the conclusion of the battle strategy, something like a repair battle would begin due to the precise assumption that the city would be severely damaged if not outright destroyed in the battle. But I intend to take care too as much as possible to not destroy the city. 

However, several Heavenly-class Dragons will be jumbled together..... Even imagining it is already extremely frightening. 

Hearing these talks, Magnus-san smiled. 

"But it is reassuring. For you guys to say something filled with confidence like that even in a desperate situation when we have so little time like this." 

"Although we have little time, if we compare this with the Evil Dragon War, it is still better." 

Rias-neesan said like that. 

At the time of the last decisive battle of the Evil Dragon War, that hopeless situation when Trihexa split into several bodies was still fresh in my memory. 

The territories of every mythology received huge damage. However, although the end of the Evil Dragon War had come, a complete closure hadn't come and even now the fight continues in the Isolation Barrier Field. The scale of that battle was unimaginable. 

While having such a talk, the members would be divided once again. 

Magnus-san said while looking over everyone. 

"Right then. As we confirmed the concerning matters, about the personnel division of these members. Firstly, who will be responsible for the capture of Meredith Ordinton and Meredith Ordinton’s bodyguard?the Devil girl that came out in the tournament, Verrine? Well, as everyone knows, Verrine is the strongest opponent to the worst degree. Firstly, you'll have to make Verrine incapable of fighting further." 

To capture Meredith, something first needs to be done about Verrine as she's in the guard's role and is considered to be an artificial Transcendental-class Devil. 

Even in the tournament, she rampaged around with God-class beings as opponents, so this Devil girl is not a half-hearted opponent. The one who raised her hand was?Rias-neesan! 

Rias-neesan said. 

"I'll fight with Verrine. There is the potential danger of Gasper approaching Meredith, but in terms of combat potential, the reality is that unless a Longinus-class Sacred Gear is used, the fight is going to be difficult." 

Certainly, if it's Rias-neesan and Gasper-kun’s fusion technique, [Forbidden Invade Balor the Princess], then they should be able to compete with Verrine head on. 

However, Gasper-kun is a Longinus possessor. The moment he is hit by Meredith’s Sacred Nail, we’ll suffer considerable damage. Just imagining Gasper-kun’s abilities on the enemy side gave me goosebumps. Time stop and a large flock of Beasts of Darkness..... 

We can't let Gasper-kun fight against Meredith. 

Of those gathered, those who possessed powerful Longinus were: Ise-kun, Vali, Sairaorg-san (equipped in his Regulus armour), Gasper-kun, Ingvild-san, Lavinia-san, Lint-san and Magnus-san. We couldn't afford for them to be Meredith's opponents due to their powers. 

If even one of them were to be brainwashed, the contents of the strategy would need to change completely. And we probably wouldn't be able to finish the operation on time. If the healer, Asia-san, were to be usurped too, then terrible things would happen. 

......We have gone through many fierce battles and everyone has a Balance Breaker. If even one of the Sacred Gear possessors of our side were to be taken to that side ? things would become dangerous. With only a nail, all the techniques cultivated and all the hard work done until now will become the enemy's possession. 

The current possessor of [Alphecca Tyrant], Meredith Ordinton, really is the worst natural enemy for all Sacred Gear possessors. Looks like the abilities of the previous [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor were different. 

We can only hope that the ability capable of affecting Sacred Gear possessors won't be inherited by the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor of the next generation. 

Xenovia and Irina-san raised their hands too. 

"Irina and I will accompany Master Rias. After all, we aren't Sacred Gear possessors." 

"Uhum. We'll become Rias-san strength." 

Akeno-san responded too. 

"As Rias' [Queen], it is only natural for me to go. In order to support Rias against Verrine-san, with the exception of Gasper-kun, it’s better for her opponents to be non-Sacred Gear possessors." 

Rossweisse-san raised her hand too. 

"Me too. I will fight Verrine together with Rias-san and everyone." 

Magnus-san nodded at the comment made by Rias-neesan and the group of women who weren’t Sacred Gear possessors. 

"Alright then. With the Gremory Princess as the core, the members are chosen. If that is the case, on [Alphecca Tyrant]’s side, who is going to be responsible for the main target?Meredith Ordinton?" 

The one who raised her hand without delay was?Le Fay-san. She proposed with strong eyes. 

"I'll deal with her. As someone from the Pendragon household who made the request and as Hyoudou Issei-san's contracted magician, I need to be useful at times like these." 

Magnus-san asked. 

"Pendragon's daughter, I heard you are a former colleague of Meredith Ordinton?" 

"Yes, when I was affiliated to the Magician organisation. It was a relationship that didn't last even a year. But... Because I gave her some advice, I understand what her strong points are, and what could be her weak points." 

Koneko-chan and Kuroka-san too raised their hands. 

Koneko-chan said. 

"I'll support Le Fay-san. Perhaps there are Sacred Gear possessors as bodyguards around this Meredith person." 

"I'll support you with magic too. I'll rampage together with Shirone. After all, we aren't Sacred Gear possessors." 

Meredith Ordinton's opponents will be Le Fay-san who would support with magic as the core and non-Sacred Gear possessors who can guard her. 

Magnus-san informed them of this. 

"I was advised by our cooperating Gods that there's a possibility that Meredith Ordinton could be being possessed by Aka Manah, one of the underling Gods of Angra Mainyu." 

Aka Manah?in the old words of Zoroastrianism means [Evil Thoughts], a God from the evil side. He is recorded in the legends together with Druj and Saurva, as Gods of the evil side, who were the servants of Angra Mainyu. 

However, I heard that because of a quarrel in their group at that time, the Evil Gods Druj and Saurva were defeated by the Evil Dragon, A?i Dah?ka. Not letting go of such an opportunity, the Benevolent Gods sealed them. 

So that means that Aka Manah is alive and well. 

Hearing this, Sairaorg-san said. 

"Aka Manah is not a battle-type God. But those possessed by him lose their distinction between good and evil.... I see, there's this kind of thing too." 

Magnus-san nodded. 

"That's right, the removal of Aka Manah from the [Alphecca Tyrant] possessor Meredith Ordinton is one of the goals of this strategy." 

I see...... There's a high possibility that Meredith Ordinton is being controlled by Aka Manah. 

Hearing that, Arthur-san said to Le Fay. 

"It's concerning that there's a God too. I'll accompany Le Fay as well." 

It's probably an elder brother's worry. Le Fay-san smiled. 

"Then, I'll be relying on Onii-sama as a bodyguard." 

Arthur-san replied with a gesture of a slight bow like a knight. 

Rias-neesan then opened a small magic circle on her hand and took out a certain thing. 

It was a ring. 

Rias-neesan said while giving the ring to Le Fay-san. 

"This was provided by Grigori. A ring used against Longinus possessors. If this were to be put on Meredith's neck or in one of her limbs, her Sacred Gear will be sealed. If you do that, it'll be your victory?I'll entrust Ise to you." 

Le Fay received the ring from Rias-neesan as she said that. 

"Yes!" 

Le Fay-san replied reassuringly. 

As the team against [Alphecca Tyrant] became confirmed to a certain extent, one of their members, Xenovia said. 

"Separating Meredith and Verrine is the matter of the highest priority. When they are separated, we only need to make each of them unable to fight." 

Everyone on the team against [Alphecca Tyrant] nodded. 

Elmenhilde-san raised her hand too. 

"Then, I think that I'll support searching for the enemy in the place where Meredith Ordinton is." 

Rias-neesan gave her consent saying "I'll be relying on you." 

Magnus-san moved the talk to the next members to be divided. 

"However, the next opponent is the same artificial Transcendental as Verrine??Balberith. As for his opponents…" 

The person who calmly raised his hand was??Sairaorg-san. 

"I'll be responsible for him. However, the opponent is a Devil who possesses talent in a different league as he defeated even the Prince of the Godly Asura Tribe. In the case that I am unable to deal with him alone, with the exception of my peerage, I'll be relying on you guys for support too." 

Rias-neesan said looking at me. 

"Yuuto, please support Sairaorg." 

"Understood." 

I replied. My position on the strategy was decided! 

Vali continued. 

"Bikou and his group; I'll send the reborn [Journey to The West]’s three members to your side. Because the opponent probably won't only be Balberith." 

"Okay, it’s to scatter the small fry, right? Understood." 

"Hoi, understood." 

"I'll work hard!" 

To Vali's words, Bikou, the current Zhu Bajie-san and the current Sha Wujing replied in such a way. 

The opponents of Balberith were decided. 

Magnus-san asked Rias-neesan and Ravel-san for confirmation on a certain thing. 

"I received information that Balberith and Verrine didn't completely manifest their [traits]. Is that factual?" 

Rias-neesan nodded. 

"From the footage of the match, they showed several powers like that. But from the information of the Moderate Faction from the Realm of the Dead, a characteristic trait shouldn't have awakened yet." 

Rias-neesan looked at Bennia-san. 

Bennia-san nodded. 

From the newest information I heard, it should be like that. If it awakened after that, there's nothing I can do.? 

That's right.. 

It looks like Balberith and Verrine still didn't awaken a characteristic [Trait] like their comrades, Gressil and Sonneillon. 

In the footage of the match, they used trait-looking attacks, similar to those possessed by High-class Devils.... It looks like they were just replicating them with the frightening talent they were blessed with. If the information that Bennia-san heard from the Moderate Faction is correct, then those two artificial Transcendental-class Devils still haven’t awakened their characteristic traits. 

Looks like Magnus-san wanted to confirm this. So he replied while nodding "Understood". 

Magnus-san continued with division even more. 

"And who will be the opponents for those fake Heavenly Dragons created by Angra Mainyu in such a desperate time?" 

I'll deal with them.? 

Ddraig said in a voice so that we could hear too. 

Also. 

"I'll help deal with them too. It's absolutely unforgivable to create Heavenly Dragons as Evil Dragons." 

Crom Cruach continued. Amusingly, Ddraig said to Crom Cruach. 

What the heck, Crom Cruach. You are angrier than me.? 

Crom Cruach replied sighing. 

"You aren't angry enough. It's your impostor, you know? It's an opponent that is natural to be outraged at." 

If it were me from the past, maybe. But now, I'm just happy to fight against a strong fellow with this body. A guy who wasn't sealed won't understand.? 

"I see, there's this form of thinking too." 

To Ddraig words, Crom Cruach put his hand on his chin and was considering something. 

....................? 

Albion was just silent hearing the conversation between Ddraig and Crom Cruach...... As the Two Heavenly Dragons, it's only natural to feel interested in the existence of their impostors. 

As the opponents of those impostor Heavenly Dragons, it ended up being the two Heavenly Dragon-class dragons, Ddraig and Crom Cruach. 

Well, there's no one more suitable for the role. I don't know how much power those impostors are hiding but Angra Mainyu who created them is the one who once created that fiendish Evil Dragon, [Diabolism Thousand Dragon] A?i Dah?ka. It probably isn't a half-hearted impostor. 

And then, the talk moved to the principal point. Magnus-san said, 

"As for the other main targets, the super big shot Gods??Hades and Angra Mainyu, with their opponents naturally being..." 

Ise-kun and Vali showed fearless smiles. 

"Us, right?" 

"Fufu, very interesting. It’s been a long time since we, the Two Heavenly Dragons, have fought together." 

The Two Heavenly Dragons stood together. 

.........Because it’s that kind of opponent. The God of the Realm of the Dead?Hades and the Evil God from Zoroastrianism?Angra Mainyu. 

Those two are necessary because they are the fighters in possession of the power to defeat God-class beings; Dragon Deification and Maoufication. 

Magnus-san said. 

"Because it probably won't be only the Gods, Hades and Angra Mainyu, as the subordinate Grim Reapers and Artificial Devils will be opponents too; with Fenrir and Gogmagog from the Vali team as the core, the remaining members will deal with them." 

One of the remaining members, Lavinia-san said smiling. 

"Then, I'll support Va-kun." 

Ravel-san said to the remaining member Ingvild-san. 

"Ingvild-sama, please be near Ise-sama together with me. Then, the moment when Ise-sama's condition returns to normal, sing your Sacred Gear's power." 

The Longinus held by Ingvild-san, [Nereid Kyrie] can incapacitate dragons, but it can also strengthen them. 

Ingvild-san is gradually getting used to bestowing power to dragons through her songs. While it was currently hard for her to raise power to an overwhelming degree, it's certain that she can raise power to a small degree in her current state. 

Ingvild-san nodded. 

"Understood." 

Ise-kun said, while looking at Asia-san. 

"Would it be better for Asia to be together in Ingvild's group?" 

Asia-san nodded. 

"I understand. If you get injured, please immediately come in my direction." 

"Un." 

Next, Rias-neesan said to Lint-san and Bennia-san. 

"Lint, Bennia. I'll rely on you girls to be the bodyguards of Asia, Ravel and Ingvild." 

Understood!!? 

For one reason or another, as their spoken words were similar, Lint-san and Bennia-san looked at each other in interest. 

"We are similar." 

Looks like our personalities are overlapping a little.? 

"?~Right~?." 

Looks like the two of them felt something from each other. 

Hearing this, Magnus-san said while scratching his cheeks. 

"Wouldn’t it be better to use the new Longinus which is able to affect dragons on those impostor Heavenly Dragons?" 

A reasonable opinion. If Ingvild-san were to sing, those two fake Heavenly Dragons would probably lose their powers. 

But those arranged to deal with them, Ddraig and Crom Cruach ? Hearing that, they said. 

Don't joke with me! I'll defeat them!? 

He received an absolute refusal in chorus. 

It was the opinion of prideful Dragons. Every member’s allocation was decided. 

Magnus-san said. 

"Let's confirm once again. With Miss Le Fay Pendragon as the core, Arthur Pendragon, Toujou Kuroka and her sister Shirone will be the ones opposing Meredith Ordinton. And with Princess Rias and Gasper Vladi as the core, Himejima Akeno, Xenovia Quarta, Shidou Irina and Miss Rossweisse will be in charge of defeating Verrine, Meredith Ordinton's bodyguard. Here, Elmenhilde Karnstein will provide support." 

Next, Magnus-san looked at the Two Heavenly Dragons and Sairaorg-san. 

"In charge of being Balberith's opponents are; with Mr. Sairaorg Bael as the core, the Bael peerage, Kiba Yuuto and the reborn [Journey to The West] team. The opponents of the fake Heavenly Dragons are Ddraig and Crom Cruach. The opponents of the Gods, Hades and Angra Mainyu will be Hyoudou Issei and Vali Lucifer, with the support of Fenrir, Gogmagog, Lavinia Reni, Princess Ravel, Asia Argento, Ingvild Leviathan, Lint Sellzen and Bennia." 

In this way, the formation for when the operation begins was decided. Ravel-san said. 

"Before the start of the battle operation, I'll give every team a Phoenix tear." 

There was this supplementary item too. 

Ise-kun became curious about it, so he asked Magnus-san. 

"What's Magnus-san going to be during the battle operation?" 

Ise-kun asked because he was not included with the members. 

Magnus-san replied. 

"I'll work behind the scenes together with the agents of the [CIA] and [MI6]. We have to help the citizens of London’s outer circumference who may not be moved to the pseudo-space." 

Looks like Magnus-san, [CIA] and [MI6] agents will help in our operation from behind the scenes. 

And Irina-san was curious about it so she asked. 

".......Were the Queen and the Royal family already evacuated?" 

Looks like she was concerned about the ruler of this country and her relatives. Certainly, if you talk about the British Royal family, they are VIP existences of the highest class in the human world. 

An agent of [MI6] replied. 

"Her Majesty, the Queen and the Royal family were already evacuated to the suburbs of London." 

A natural measure. However, because of everyone from the Royal family evacuating at the same time, then probably someone prone to notice it will appear and wonder...... 

Why are the Queen and the Royal family being moved to the suburbs of London? 

As there was something that she was curious about too, Xenovia asked Le Fay-san. 

"I want to ask before the operation, but what kind of person is Meredith Ordinton?" 

That's right. About the main target of this operation, Meredith Ordinton, we only know that she is an [Illegitimate child of someone from the Royal family] and a [Nobleman's illegitimate lover witch]. 

Xenovia was curious about the person. 

Why did this girl make such a mess? Even if she's being possessed by an Evil God, why did she bring chaos to the interior of England? 

The other members became interested too, as their gazes simultaneously gathered on Le Fay-san. 

Le Fay-san said after showing a lonely expression. 

".......Meredith and I met for the first time immediately after I joined the Magician's organisation [Golden Dawn]. Because we were close in age, the higher ups made us group up with each other. So we started to study and work together..... We did missions requested by the organisation together too." 

Le Fay-san continued. 

"Meredith was a beautiful girl. But if you talked to her, she was a friendly and quite the playful, normal girl. Her talent in magic was said to rival mine. Her talent didn't stand out at attack and defense magic, but she was a specialist in Security System magic. It looks like she was responsible for checking the locking and unlocking of the magic treasures of the organisation." 

Le Fay-san said. 

"........That child was always curious and would always ask me about the fact that I'm the daughter of the Pendragon household or about me being someone from the upper class of society, about how the life of a noble was, how the family of a noble was or how it was being a daughter of a noble family." 

Hearing this, Magnus-san murmured. 

"She had her birth concealed. She wasn’t supposed to know anything but the parents who raised her..... I don't know where, but she found out about her roots. Consequently through her noble friends she wanted to know how it was in the upper echelons of society." 

An [MI6] agent said. 

".......Her mother was the personal witch of her father, who is a member of the Royal family. In other words, his bodyguard. For that reason, she was judged to have magical talents from her birth. So she was entrusted as an adopted child under a trusted magician couple. From the information we got, she was able to evade our supervision one time and make contact." 

Magnus-san smiled in a sarcastic way. 

"Unexpected from our peerless [MI6]. As expected from a personal witch from the Royal family. Besides, a mother is a strong thing." 

There was nothing that the agent from [MI6] could say to Magnus-san’s words. 

Rias-neesan said. 

"Le Fay, did you know about her identity at that time?" 

To Rias-neesan's question, Le Fay-san shook her head. 

"..............I didn't know. But if I think about it now, it was full of clues..... I mean, she was always extremely obsessed with [Abandonment] and [Talent]. Publicly, those things didn't come out. But from her behavior, it was appearing and disappearing all over her daily life." 

.......Meredith Ordinton was always holding onto her origins? 

Magnus-san said. 

"........After that, Meredith Ordinton awakened to the extraordinary Longinus and was regarded highly by the country of England?but she bared her fangs towards the country. If you have [talent], you won't be [abandoned]. Those were the reasons for the revolt or such things. Well, she's a girl of that age, so starting with her origins, even the abilities she got were unique as she became easily distorted." 

……While her age is not different from us of the Occult Research Club, her origins are special, and the power she manifested is special too. 

Her preoccupations too, her feelings too, she probably feels the same as us. It's the phase that the more sensitive a person is, the more they become… 

It was at this moment. A man appeared in this underground room that became our strategy headquarters. 

"Although being a little exaggerated, it is something like a rebellious phase." 

It was a British middle-aged man with Arthur-san's face. From his demeanor brimming with elegance and the clothes he was dressed with, we understood that he was someone from the upper class. With this man's appearance, the agents of [MI6] become well-organised. 

The man asked Magnus-san and everyone from [MI6]. 

"How is the strategy planning going?" 

While exchanging hand shakes, Magnus-san said. 

"Hello there, Lord Pendragon." 

Le Fay-san got up surprised at the man's arrival. 

"Otou-sama! To think you would come here!" 

Otou-sama. I see. This person is Arthur-san and Le Fay-san’s otou-san. The current family head of the Pendragon Household. 

Lord Pendragon nodded at Le Fay-san's words. 

"Yes. With the help of not only [MI6] and [CIA], but the Three Great Powers as well, I'm alright as you can see. That's why, before the operation, I've come to see my cute daughter and the faces of the people taking care of her." 

Lord Pendragon sat on an empty seat and received the details of the operation. Firstly, he gave his greetings. 

"Nice to meet you all from [D×D]. I'm the current family head of the Pendragon household, Uther Pendragon. The father of Arthur and Le Fay who have been under your care. Thank you very much for accepting my request on this occasion. Honestly, the circumstances of this country changed a little...." 

After that, he stated this. 

"Then, to the real issue..... I understand that everyone is feeling sympathy for Meredith. That girl is certainly a pitiable child. The Royal family too is in the complicated position of not being able to recognise it. The bigger problem is that child's power, the stronger it gets?but..." 

Lord Pendragon declared. 

"To point her fangs to the citizens of this country and the people of other forces is too much to be called a rebellious phase. This is nothing more than an act of barbarity. Someone needs to scold that girl." 

Lord Pendragon looked at his daughter, Le Fay-san. 

"Le Fay, you are a daughter of the Pendragon household, which the Holy King Sword Collbrande was entrusted to. Do not embarrass that name. Accomplish your duty splendidly?I'll be relying on you about Meredith." 

"Yes!" 

Le Fay-san bravely replied. 

Lord Pendragon told Arthur-san while smiling. 

"?Arthur. You'll protect Le Fay, right?" 

"Yes, I understand." 

Receiving his son’s few words, Lord Pendragon nodded one time. 

Next, Lord Pendragon looked at Ise-kun. 

"Hyoudou Issei-san and Ddraig-dono." 

"Y-yes!" 

He said to the nervous Ise-kun and to Ddraig who was inside of him. 

".........The [Red Dragon] came back to this place. This is already enough to feel prideful about. Feel free to rampage as much as you want at this other hometown of yours." 

You don't need to say anything, I'll do what a Dragon needs to do.? 

To Ddraig's words, Lord Pendragon showed a satisfied smile. 

Lord Pendragon said to Vali and Albion too. 

"I'll be anticipating the conspicuous service of the Two Heavenly Dragons, Lucifer-dono and Albion-dono." 

Vali and Albion fearlessly replied "Ah", "Yes". 

When we were only making the last confirmations on the strategy, Irina-san's mother came down to the underground. What?! She appeared with food! 

"Soon, it will be time for dinner. So before the operation starts, please recharge your batteries with this meal." 

"I see. That's good. This shop’s deluxe meals [Angel's Makizushi] and [An Angel looking Makizushi] and similar foods. There's a lot, so don't hold back and eat as much as you want." 

Irina-san’s mother and father said. 

Giving the makizushi a closer look..... It looks like Irina-san's face. 

Irina-san's father said. 

"Hahaha! Speaking of [Angel's Makizushi], it's Irina-chan, the angel of our house!" 

"Wait! Papa and Mama! Why did the set of Makizushi become like my face!" 

Irina-san became embarrassed by her doting parents and the meal. 

Irina-san's mother said. 

"Papa, Irina??there's still a lot of food above. Please go there and bring it here." 

Irina-san replied while embarrassed, "Haai". 

"Wait, I'll help too." 

"Me too." 

"Myself as well." 

Xenovia, Asia-san and Lint-san followed after Irina-san. 

In one go, we went from having a heavy discussion to a friendly talk. 

But in a place where Le Fay-san couldn't hear, Rias-neesan and Magnus-san were discussing in low voices. I heard it coincidentally. 

"........If it gets to the situation where Meredith needs to be killed at any cost, Le Fay probably won't do it." 

That was?a discussion for times of emergency. 

Magnus-san said. 

".......Is it sufficient for you guys to just devote yourself to defeat the strong. This kind of role is for [MI6] or me. To kill a girl of that age is something that even an agent wouldn't want to do, but we can't exchange it for the fate of the world." 

Hearing this, Rias-neesan said. 

"We intend to do it so that it won't become like that. Me and everyone. But you are a good human." 

To Rias-neesan's words, Magnus-san gave a bitter smile. 

"Enough for the celebrated Gremory Princess in the supernatural world to say this. However, even like this, I'm in the position of hearing that [You should care about your family a little more] from my wife every time." 

Hearing this, Rias-neesan said, looking at Ise-kun. 

".......I'll probably say the same thing to that person in the future too." 

Magnus-san laughed. 

"Well, he's the Hero-sama of the supernatural world. He'll probably be in great demand, even after 10 years, 20 years...... 30 years." 

While having this conversation, the dinner party before the operation started? 

The battle was to immediately begin after this...