Chapter 10: Holy Sword

Kai POV

"Kai. What are you doing?" Nii-san asked me

"Training in Telekinesis Nii-san" I said as I focused to levitate several of my holy swords and make them fly around

Currently i was in the backyard with 5 Kage Bunshin and put up a barrier that no one except devils would be able to see me. It was the middle of the night, Nii-san had just gotten home from his job as a devil

Me and my clones, each of us levitated 5 swords and made them clash against each other. I trained using this since I was able to learn magic from Le Fay. I couldn't levitate a car yet but things like swords were still easy for me

I realised if I was able to strengthen my Telekinesis it will help me become much like Erza from Fairy Tail. I can control my blades and it was good since i realised Blade Blacksmith was almost like Erza's Heaven's Wheel Armor

"Eh? You can do that?" He asked in surprise and i only nodded since I needed to concentrate

"Am i disturbing you right now?" He asked again and suddenly one of my sword fell and stabbed a random place.. Unfortunately for Nii-san it stabbed only a few inches away from his legs. He gulped a little and laughed sheepishly

"I-I-I'll take that as a yes! Anyway! Sleep early. We have school tomorrow!" Nii-san said quickly and turned back towards home while i only smirked before continuing my training

Next day

"Err.. What's wrong Kai? You don't seem to be in a good mood" Aika spoke nervously to me who only gave her a long and hard look

"I wish to speak about the "take a bath together" to Asia" I said in monotone

"Ah! About that! Errr what is wrong with that! Don't you know Asia l-"

"I know what you mean but currently i'm not interested in a romantic relationship... This is your last warning Aika-san if you continue your stupidity there will be consenquences" I said in a cold tone "And I am sure it will be very... Pleasant to see by the Perverted Trio" I added and i could see her shudder

"O-Okay! G-Geez! There's no need to be like that!" She protested but I gave her another look "Alright fine! But it won't make me stop in making you show more emotions!"

"Hn!" I grunted before turning to leave

"That's really scary.." Aika murmured when Kai was out of sight

I made my way to the Occult Research Club. Asia and Nii-san already went there first.

I opened the door and see the Student Council members were already in there

"Sona-kaichou..." I greet her with a bow

"Hello Kai. Why are you late?" Sona asked me

"Apparently a woman try to corrupt Asia's mind... And I had to give her a proper lesson" I said in a cold tone and I could see everyone shivering at my tone

"K-Kai-san! Y-You didn't do anything harsh, did you?" Asia asked me

"No.. I gave her a warning.. If she does that again..." I merely pulled out pen and threw it at the wall. Making it buried in the wall just like when I threw it at Raiser's Queen "There will be consequences..."

"H-Hey! Your brother is scary.." Saji whispered to Ise

"Sometimes he can be childish but don't you dare to disturb his precious things..." Ise whispered back to Saji

"I take it you just introduced yourself to Nii-san correct?" I asked Sona who nodded in reply "Good. And by the way. The paperwork you gave me is already done" I said as I pulled out dozens of paperwork from my bag

"You're done already?" She asked in surprised and i nodded

"Yes. By the way. Aren't you going to participate in Ball tournament later?" I asked her as Saji took the paperwork from me

"Yes. And i heard you are going to participate in the Basketball game later? Is that true?" She asked me and i nodded

"Yes. Tomorrow.. The match will be held tomorrow after your game if i recall" I said. I like Basketball since I was quite good at it. I played on a team. The game was 3 on 3. I already picked the 2 people who would become my team

I then stared at Kiba. He seemed to be thinking about something.. I could tell he spread out an aura that clearly spoke "Stay away from me, I'm not in the mood"

I sighed a bit. If i recalled our next enemy will be Kokabiel later.. I'm sure we can survive.. After all Vali will come and beat him later.. We only need to stall him..

"KYAAAAA!" A girl screamed

"KAI-SAMA!"

"GO BEAT THEM!"

I drove the ball while dodging the player from another team that tried to steal the ball. I saw 2 of my team were waiting outside the 3-point zone

I noticed the enemy player in front of me. I quickly threw the ball to my friend without turning around and immediately jumped

At the same time my friend who just got the ball shot it and the ball didn't fall into the hoop instead it bounced out

Fortunately I knew this would happen and I jumped in time then grabbed the ball to dunk it

I landed on my feet and my opponent glared at me while i only grunted passing them

"Hey nice one Kai!" My teammate grinned at me

"Yeah. And nice to know you caught my eye contact before" I said and he chuckle

"Hey! Don't think this is over. We still have 3 minutes!" My other teammate warned us

"Right" I nodded before the game continued

I was guarding one on one. I could tell their mental states had now is dropped. Only 3 minute were left and our difference in scores was 4-0

I snap out of my thoughts when I saw the ball being passed to the player in front of me. I immediately lowered my stance and was on guard

He seemed to try and find an opening as he dribbled the ball while glancing in all directions. But my eyes were not following him. I only saw the ball

I could tell from his movements that he will pass the ball since he won't take a risk to shoot or drive through me

His hand twitched and he was about to pass the ball NOW!

I quickly slapped the ball away from his hands and quickly took the ball then passed it to my friend who was outside before i ran to the hoop

My friend threw the ball towards the hoop and I jumped taking the ball and dunked it once again

Another score for us!

"KYAAAAA!"

"KAI-SAMA IS SO COOL!"

"MARRY ME!"

And another scream from fangirls...

It's raining...

The tournament ended with my team as the winner. Currently I'm on my way home now. I decided to go home after tournament since I didn't have anything to do

Sona-sempai was busy with the results of the tournament while Rias-sempai seemed to have her own problems with Kiba

It's not like i didn't want to help Kiba however if i did something rash I am afraid I will change something... It's better if I don't involve myself until the battle with Kokabiel.. If i do anything strange I'm afraid Kokabiel will quicken his plan

And the fight with Kokabiel is not a Rating Game.. It's a serious fight

When i was walking I noticed something wrong around me.. The aura here.. It filled with holy aura and also killing intent!

I didn't bring my Katana with me today.. Well what about my Sacred Gear then?

I pulled back my umbrella and slipped it into he bag then created 2 Holy Swords. One was Ice while the other one was Lightning. I dashed in the direction where i felt the holy aura

When I arrived I saw a man fighting two people. And around them were dead bodies . I could see the one man seemed to have an advantage and managed to cut down the other one!

He will kill the last!

I acted quickly and dashed blocking the attack

"What?! What the hell?!"

That voice!

"Freed Sellzen" I snarled and pushed him away before glancing at the priest behind me "You okay father?"

"Y-Yes! W-Who are you?" The last priest who was hurt asked me with shakily

"We can talk later! Father i don't mean to interrupt but you have to leave now. In your condition there's no doubt you will become a burden" I said in monotone

"Bu-"

"I won't let you escape!" Freed growled and dashed. I also dashed and blocked his attack but my eyes widened slightly. There were cracks on my sword

"NOW!" I yelled without turning around and pushed Freed away. I could tell the priest behind me seemed to be shaking but slowly nodded

"May God Bless you Son" He said as he left

Freed seeing this scowled like someone just kick his puppy

"You! You dare to stand in my way!! I will make sure Excalibur-chan will have your blood before i skin you alive" He grinned manically at me

"Come and try.. Trash" I said in a cold tone as my eyes turn crimson with 3 black tomoe

"Eh? Wait you look just like Ise-kun! Ah! I remember you must be his twin brother! Ah what a lovely meeting! I can't wait to skin you and send your body to Ise-kun!" He said insanely

"The only one who is going to get skinned is you. Now come, trash" I taunted

"Ahahahaha!" He laughed before lunged his sword at me. I merely raised my sword and stayed on guard

I could see his movement with the Sharingan very clearly however.. My sword wouldn't be able to take a hit from his Excalibur.. If so then

I stabbed my Holy Lightning sword in the ground and a spark of lightning started to appear on the edge of my sword before it launched towards Freed

Freed's eyes widened in surprise, he skid on the ground and managed to stop in his tracks before he got hit by the lightning

I quickly created 3 swords and made them float before all of them pointed towards Freed

With a single move of my hands the 3 swords flew at Freed. Freed clicked his tongue before he parried them all using Excalibur and I noticed his movement seemed to be influenced by something

"Hahaha! Nice trick! But that still won't be able to match my Excalibur Rapidly-chan" He smirked and I narrowed my eyes. Excalibur Rapidly huh? The one which grants the wielder massive speed

"Is that so? Well those are just 3. How about 6?!" I created 6 swords and threw them at Freed who grinned and parried them again

"Ha! It's useless you idiot! Don't you-GUGH!" He wasn't able to finish his words since my feet were planted on his face and sent him away, blood gushed out from his nose and I made 3 swords before launching them at him again

Freed managed to balance himself and quickly raised his Excalibur to parry my swords, however one of them managed to pierce his leg

"GGAGGH! WHY YOU SHITTY TRASH!" He screamed in pain and growled at me. I was about to finish him until

"Kai-kun!"

I turned and saw Kiba approaching me with his sword ready

"Kiba? Why are you here?" I asked clearly surprised

"I... Can we talk later? We have something to take care of first" Kiba said with a bitter voice, something that i noticed. I narrowed my eyes but still nodded. He then glanced towards Freed who had just removed the sword that had stabbed his leg

"Excalibur..." He spat the word as if it was the bane of every living being "To think I would find it here..." Kiba said in a cold voice

"Kiba.. I don't know what your relation with that sword is but don't act rashly ... His sword is dangerous. A Single slash of it was able to destroy one of my swords that means it will do the same to yours" I said in a stern tone

"Don't worry... I won't act rashly " He replied with a cold tone something that made me doubt his words . He then dashed at Freed and started to slash him! Wait! You can't fight like that!

Freed seeing this clicked his tongue and parried Kiba's sword

"Che! Another one! Ah now that i remember you are Ise-kun's friend! Ahh what a wonderful reunion! I'm so happy that I'm going to shed some tears because of my reunion with you!" Freed said with an insane smile. Kiba didn't bother replying, he merely pressed his sword towards Excalibur. Crap! If he does that!

A crack was made in Kiba's sword making Kiba eyes widen. Damn! I dashed and pulled Kiba away just in time when Freed's Excalibur shattered Kiba's sword and was about to cut him

"Kiba! That was a stupid decision! Didn't you hear my warning before?!" I yelled at him but he seemed to ignore it. Damn it! Does Excalibur really make you that blind?!

Kiba brushed my hand off and dashed at Freed again! This idiot! Kiba was about to slash Freed again but he jumped and dodged it

"As much i want to slice you two right now but I have to leave. I have already wasted too much time. My boss will be angry! Hahaha! Ja Ne!"

"Wait!" Kiba yelled but Freed pulled out a ball then threw it to the ground. A light appeared from it and blinded us

When the light disappeared Freed was nowhere to be found . Kiba clenched his fists tightly until they were white. I could understand his anger in a different situation but that wasn't the case right now!

I grab his shirt and pinned him on the wall

"Explain to me why you were trying to get yourself killed" My voice was cold and without emotion

"That's.. None of your business.. Let me go Kai-kun" Kkiba replied with the same cold voice

"Oh. It is my business. You are a friend of Nii-san and Asia. Your enemies are their enemies. If they wanted to get you wouldn't it be best if they target your current comrades ?" I asked my voice becoming colder and my eyes spinning slowly

Kiba hearing my words seemed surprised and flinched . It was clear in his expression that he didn't even think about that possibility . I removed my hand from him and gave him a glare

"Since the day you became a Devil. Your problems aren't just your problems anymore... They will involve your comrades..." I said coolly "You are my friend Kiba.. And I care about you however if Nii-san or Asia get hurt because your reckless actions..." I turned around to leave but not before giving him glare over my shoulders with my eyes turning into Mangekyou

"I will make you see your worst nightmare" I said in a dangerous tone

I arrived at the house with my entire body drenched because of the rain

"I'm home!" I yelled as I removed my shoes and socks

"Welcome home Kai! Oh my why are you wet like that?!" I heard Mom's voice behind me but i was still busy removing my shoes

"My umbrella broke so I didn't have a choice other than running directly towards the house" I lied

"You will catch a cold. Why don't you take a bath first?" Mom offered and i nodded

"I will" I replied before i went to the bath

"Kai!" Nii-san called making me turn to him

"Yes?" I asked

"After you're done taking a bath can you come to my room? Buchou wants to talk about Kiba's behavior" He said

"Ah. Yes i too noticed that there was something strange going on with him. I saw him walking without an umbrella before" I said and he blinked

"Is that so..." He murmured

"Well i will take a bath first then" I said and went to the bathroom

Ise POV

"Holy-sword Project?"

Buchou nodded at my words.

"Yes. Yuuto is a survivor of that project."

Asia, Buchou, and I returned to my house after we finished our club activities. Buchou and Asia came to my room, soon after that Kai who just got home and took a bath also came. After confirming that everyone was present Buchou started to tell us about Kiba.

"There was a project several years ago inside the Christian Church that aimed to make those who could wield the holy-sword Excalibur."

"…This is my first time hearing this."

Asia didn't know about the project. Well a secret project like this won't reach the ears of the girl who was praised as the holy-maiden.

"I've heard about those before.."

Kai says while stroke his chin

"Eh? Where did you hear about it?"

"When I was training with Jin-sensei. That time he told me about the Holy Swords . You was absent at that time if I recall. I was learning about various swords and he mentioned about Holy Swords then the project. Apparently it was project to make someone be able to wield a Holy Sword but that's all he knew"

A project to make someone be able to wield Holy Sword? Isn't that kind of dangerous for us then?

"What Kai said is right. Holy-swords are the ultimate weapons against devils. If we, the devils, touch a holy sword then we will burn ourselves. If we get cut by it, then we will be terminated without a trace. It can be called the ultimate weapon for those who believe in God and see devils as the enemy."

Holy-swords… It's those things that also come up in games and light novels, right? I'm a devil so it would be the most dangerous weapon for me as well.. Even when I held one from Kai's Sacred Gear it was giving me chills.

"Even though there are numerous holy-swords originating from all over the world, I still think the most famous one would be Excalibur. Even in Japan, it comes up in many books. It's a holy weapon that was created through means of magic and alchemy by those who reached the territory of Gods. But holy-swords choose their wielders. I heard that only one person in a decade or so gets chosen."

"Kiba is a Sacred Gear possessor that can create demonic-swords, right? Just like Kai then but the difference is that he creates holy-swords. Aren't those swords already enough?" I asked

"It's not accurate to compare Kai's holy-swords to the holy-swords that already exist, they're kind of lacking. Of course I'm not saying that they're weak. Among them there is a sacred object included in the "Longinus", just like your "Boosted Gear". The most famous one is the Sacred Gear that was wielded by the person who killed Jesus Christ, the "True Longinus". It's also said that the name "Longinus" was also derived from it."

Longinus. It is a Sacred Gear that has the power to kill God. Like the one I possess in my left arm. So, there is a sacred object that is a Sacred Gear and is also a "Longinus". But to hear that the spear that killed Jesus-san was also a "Longinus"… I was discovering the mystery behind historical events out of nowhere. Talking to a high-class devil can be really shocking.

"Except, at this point there isn't a Holy Sacred Gear that can compete with Excalibur, Durandal or the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi because these holy-swords are too powerful. It's the same with the demonic-swords."

Hmmmm, there is so much stuff that I had no clue about. I'll probably have to remember these things, but lately there is just so much stuff that I have to remember, it's hard to keep up…

"Yuuto received artificial treatment to adapt to the holy-swords, particularly the Excalibur."

"So Kiba is able to use the holy-swords?"

Buchou shook her head at my question.

"Yuuto couldn't adapt to the holy-swords. Not only Yuuto, but it seems like everyone who received a treatment similar to Yuuto's couldn't either…"

Even Kiba who is an expert at using swords and can handle all those demonic-swords couldn't use the holy-swords.

"The people of the Church decided to view the ones who couldn't adapt to the holy-swords as "defective products" and disposed of them."

Dispose… Sounds like an unpleasant word. I could imagine what it meant . Buchou's eyes changed because she also didn't feel comfortable

"Most of the people experimented on were killed including Yuuto. Only because they couldn't adapt to the holy-swords…"

"…It can't be. It's not an acceptable act by those who serve God."

It seems like this was a big shock for Asia. Her eyes were covered with tears. It is normal to cry when something you believe in continues to betray you.

"Typical humans... Asia, you should know that humans are wolves in sheep's clothing. Not all people from the church are innocent. Many of them are selfish... This is one of the reasons why I'm not religious"

Kai said with disgust in his tone and he clearly scowled.. I also didn't like it. Disposing of someone just because they couldn't wield a sword, it's a cruel thing!

"They, the people of the Church, call us devils an evil existence, but I think the bad intentions of humans are the greatest evil in this world."

Buchou said it with sad eyes. Buchou is a devil. But she is very kind. Buchou told me that she has similar feelings as humans because she stayed in the human world for too long but I believe that's not the case. I think that Buchou was a kind person right from the start. Otherwise you can't explain her kind smile. There are also kind people among the devils! And that is my pride for being a devil.

"When I reincarnated Yuuto as a devil, that boy was swearing his revenge even when he was in a critical condition . Because his talents were being used for holy-swords since he was born, I wanted him to use his talents as a devil. Yuuto's talent at using swords would be a waste to be used only for holy-swords."

Buchou wanted to save Kiba by turning him into a devil because he had a miserable life due to the holy-swords. She wanted to tell him not to get so fixated on holy-swords and use his powers as a devil. But Kiba…

"That boy couldn't forget about it. The holy-swords. Those who were involved with the holy-swords. And the people of the Church…"

This is the reason why he detests priests. The reason why he is obsessed with the information regarding the holy-swords. He still couldn't forget about them. No, they played around with his life and killed him afterwards, it's not weird for him to hold a grudge. When I was killed by that fallen angel, I also held a grudge against her. And it happened to him when he was little so his hatred against them must be enormous. Buchou made a big sigh.

"Of course he won't forget! Just imagine. They were treated like lab rats. And yet they still believed in God. But what happened in the end? Only betrayal... If i were in Kiba's position I would swear revenge as well"

Kai said with anger in his tone. It's not often seeing him this angry since he is always calm and stoic but if he angry.. I don't want to go there

"Anyway I will just watch over him for now. Right now his head is full of the feelings he has towards the holy-swords. But I hope he returns to his usual self."

"Ah, about that. I think this photo was what caused him to act like this."

I handed the photo to Buchou. Kiba said the sword in this photo is a holy-sword. I think its somehow related… Buchou's eyes changed as soon as she saw the photo.

"Ise. Is there someone you know who is related to the Church?"

"No. There are none among my relatives."

That's what my parents told me. I asked them just in case.

"Except when I was really small, it seems there was a child who was a Christian living in the neighbourhood... Kai you have better memory. Why don't you explain it to Buchou?"

I said to Kai who leaned on a chair with his eyes closed

"Shidou Irina... A noisy kid and a troublesome girl.. Many thought she was a boy because her antics.. Her father was an exorcist... He offered me to join with church when he saw my talent in the sword but I refused... That's his holy-sword. I don't know what it's name was but it really is a holy-sword"

Kai explained with a calm expression. Buchou's expression hearing Kai's words turned grim and she nodded

"So, there is one near you… No, there was a holy-sword in this area about 10 years ago. It's so terrifying."

"Then is that sword's really a holy-sword?"

"Yes, it's one of the holy-swords. It's not as powerful as the legendary holy-swords I mentioned before, but it's the real thing. Then it must mean that this man is a holy-sword wielder… Now I get it. I heard that my predecessor who was in charge of this area vanished, but it would make sense if this was the reason. But if I remember…"

Oh. Buchou started talking to herself. Seems like she found out something. But Buchou thought for a while and…

"Let's go to sleep. Even if we think about it, it's not like Yuuto's behaviour will go back to normal."

After saying that, Buchou send an odd look towards Kai and Asia

"*sigh* fine. But remember my words Rias-sempai... I don't want to become an Uncle yet"

Kai then grabbed Asia's hand who only had a "?" Expression as usual then dragged her out! Oi! Oi! What are you two doing?! Why you two leaving me?

"Let's go to sleep"

I turned and saw ! Uoo Buchou! Why did you start stripping?!

Next day (Kai POV)

"So... There will be 2 priests coming here?" I asked

"Yes.. They already contacted me about it. Apparently they're search for the missing Excaliburs" Sona answered my question

Currently i was in the Student Council office playing chess with Sona again. When we played she always preferred to be alone for some reason. I think she interested in me because we are rivals in chess

"Excalibur? As in the legendary Excalibur wielded by King Arthur?" I asked clearly surprised, even though i was faking it

"Yes. But the Excalibur itself doesn't exist anymore. It was broken into 7 pieces in the Great War" Sona explained and moved her pieces

"Ah... And here I thought there was only one.. If that's true then i think i just found one yesterday" I said and moved my Pawn

"You found one? How?" She asked me in surprise tone and stop move her chess for moment

"I fought with its wielder. He managed to escape before I was able to finish him" I explained making her scowl a bit

"That's dangerous even for you. Why did you fight the wielder of a legendary sword alone?!" She said in a stern tone

"Well there wasn't anyone else there. Beside i was able to beat him. It's not a big deal. You know how strong I am from Rias's party last time right? There's no need to worry" I said in a reassuring tone. She shifted her glasses before sighing and nodded looking back at the board

"If you say so then. But if something happens to you I will reincarnate you as a devil and i will make sure you regret being dead" Sona said in a cold tone and somehow i felt the hair on my neck is standing though I still kept my face calm

"Hai sempai, by the way. Promotion Pawn to Queen!" I said and her eyes widened, "You should pay more attention to game Sempai.." I smirked

Well the game was over with me winning. Sona's score was 11 while mine was 9

I must say she was pretty smart for girl around her age. I don't think Rias will win against her if they battle in a Rating Game. Sona's intelligence was beyond Rias, not to mention she had more Peerage members... And there is Saji too if i recall he has Sacred Gear that's able to absorb an enemy's power. Ise will have a hard time with that

When I wasn't that far from the house I stopped in my tracks. I felt 2 holy energy sources . It came from the direction of my house. I sharpened my eyes when I felt this and gripped my Katana. I brought it today just in case something like yesterday happened

This aura.. There's no mistake... Excaliburs.. Two of them.. Are Xenovia and Irina already here? I continued to walk but kept myself on guard

"I'm home!" I opened the door and said

"Ah you back already!" Mom who sit in sofa turn to greet me. I then see 2 women sitting in front of Mom

They were both young foreigners with a Rosario hanging around their chests. Both of them looked about my age. One had chestnut coloured hair and the other one had blue hair with a green mesh and sharp eyes. Both of them were wearing a white robe... Xenovia and Shidou Irina

"And these 2 ladies are?" I asked

"Ah! You must be Kai-kun! Long time no see!" Irina said with a smile towards me while Xenovia looked at me acutely while I glanced at the Excalibur she had behind her..

'He has holy energy around him... Does he have something to do with the Excaliburs?' Xenovia look at Kai skeptically

"Hmmm.. I feel like I've met you before.. Do I know you?" I replied with a monotone making her blink

"Ah. You still as stoic as ever Kai-kun. Don't you remember me?" Irina said happily making me blink once

"... Ah.. Shidou Irina.. I remember you.. A troublesome kid" I said bluntly and i could see Xenovia smirking a bit while Irina scowled a little

"Well sorry about that. I was a kid then!" She pouted

"I was a kid too but i wasn't a troublemaker" I retorted making her pout more

"Now, now Kai don't be like that with Irina-chan. She has grown into quite the lady hasn't she? Even I am surprised" Mom giggling

"Yes. I must agree. From the T.A.S.T kid to this young lady. Pretty impressive" I said in a monotone make everyone blinked

"T.A.S.T?" Irina asked

"Troublesome. Annoying. Spoiled. Troublemaker" I said in monotone and i could see a visible arrow stabbing Irina in the chest which making me wonder just where that arrow come from?

"Ku! As expected from Kai-kun! You're still a meany like before!" She pouted with tears in her eyes making me smirk a bit. I sat on Mom's side and glanced at Xenovia

"And who this lady?" I asked

"I'm Xenovia. Pleased to meet you Hyoudou Kai-san" Xenovia greet me and i nodded before turning to Mom

"You not giving my number to them aren't you?" I asked with a deadpan and Mom suddenly flinched and scratched her head sheepishly

"W-Why i would do that?" She asked nervously to me

"Mom. You gave my number to Tomoe-san before without my permission" I deadpanned to her who now rubbed her head sheepishly

"I will make tea for you dear! Wait a moment!" With that she went to the kitchen while I sighed before turning to Irina

"Irina-san since you got mine can i get yours too?" I asked

"Eh! Sure!" She then gave me her number

"Good. Well how's England for you?" I asked

"It was quite fun actually! I became a priest! See!" She waves her Rosario and I nodded

"You followed your father's trail. As expected. Shidou-san also offered me to follow him to England before" I said and she blinked

"Eh? Father did?"

"Yes. He approach me when i was doing Katas in the backyard while you and Nii-san were playing "Hero"." I explained

"Ah? And you rejected it? Why? You have talent! If i recall you beat up 10 bullies that were older than you using a stick by yourself!" She exclaimed and i sweatdropped while Xenovia looked at me with surprise

"And how do you know that one?" I asked. The answer was her pulling out the photo where i beat the shit out of them except this time there was Irina in there cheering for me

"I had it with me. You saved me when those bullies annoy me" She said and I blinked. Ah yes now i remember but just how many bullies have I beaten before?

"Is that so. Well it's good then" I said in a monotone and she pouted again. What did i do now?!

"Mouu! You are stoic as ever! Why don't you show expressions a little?"

"Hn!"

Everyone sweatdropped at that

"Here's the Tea. Oh by the way Irina-chan i brought something that will refresh your memories m. Here this is a picture of Issei" Mom said as she show the picture to Irina who was giggling seeing their childhood

"Do you want to say something?" I asked Xenovia as I realize she was glancing at me since the beginning

"Nothing... It's just you have pure aura around you" She said and I knew what she meant

"You have holy aura around you. You're hiding something dangerous"

That's what she meant.

"Is that so?" I asked back and narrowed my eyes "I can say the same for you. Not to mention your nature as natural born wielder"

Her eyes widened in surprise when that word left my mouth. I merely sipped my tea calmly and closed my eyes. I can sense Nii-san had already arrived

"And this is a picture of Ise when he was in primary school. Look. This is the picture when his togs got ripped at the swimming pool. It was very troublesome. He went to the pool's slide with his togs ripped." Mom showed the picture to Irina

"…Mu…mum?"

Mom then turned and looked at Nii-san when she realised he had arrived

"Oh Ise. Welcome back. What happened? You look pale."

"Hauuuuu. I'm so glad."

Asia sat down on the ground as if she was relieved. I also can tell Nii-san took a deep breath and calmed down. But I can see he still didn't relax obviously it because there are nuns here

"Hello, Hyoudou Issei-kun." Irina greeted him

"Nice to meet you" Nii-san smiled but i can tell it was forced. Irina seeing this pouted

"Why does everyone not remember me?" She murmured

"Troublesome. Annoying. Spoiled. Troublemaker" I reminded her and she glare to me

"It's this child. Shidou Irina-chan. That time she was like a boy, but now she is a proper lady so even I was shocked." Mom explained to Nii-san when she saw he was still confused. Nii-san showed a surprise on his face no.. It was more shock than surprise

"Long time no see, Ise-kun. Did you mistake me for a boy? It can't be helped since I was a troublemaker just like the boys. But it seems like we both have changed in the time we didn't see each other. Really. You can't tell what can happen in a reunion." Irina said in a voice that mean something as she closed her eyes half while Xenovia looked at Nii-san and Asia with a thoughtful expression

I merely closed my eyes calmly and kept drinking the Tea at the scene. Irina and Xenovia cast a glance towards me. I opened my left eye that turned into Sharingan making Irina pale slightly while Xenovia immediately put on a grim face

Let's see where this is going..

"I'm glad that both of you are safe." Rias said as she hugged Asia and Nii-san

Irina and Xenovia left 30 minutes ago. When Nii-san and Asia came back. I immediately told her to go to room and wait for me since I knew she had problems with the church

After that Buchou returned home. Like us, she came home with a pale face. After she confirmed mine and Asia's safety, she suddenly hugged us.

"Are you injured? I think they knew about us being devils, but I think they couldn't lay a hand on us in a normal residence and especially in front of your mum who is a normal human."

"Both Ise-san and I are safe, Buchou-san." Asia said and Rias hugged them even tighter and held them like valuable things.

"Aaah, Ise. I'm glad… If something were to happen to you and Asia, I… After the normal club activity I was called in by Sona and was listening to the story about the people related to the Church intruding the town. And I also heard that they had a holy-sword with them." Rias said in a low voice

Is that so? Now i see why she was late. Sona told me first before told her since I will be going home first and i'm a free man unlike Nii-san and Asia who work for Rias. Very clever of you Sona

"I thought that the worst might have happened to my cute servants. I prepared for the worst case scenario you know…? If I were to bid farewell to you after we had an argument, then I would have regretted it until death. I'm sorry. I should have treated you two with more importance…"

Ah.. As expected from Gremory. I heard they treat their servants with respect and love.. How noble of them

"Rias-sempai. You hurt me. Did you think i will let those priests hurt Nii-san on my watch?" I asked and she look at me with a smirk

"Well i can't help but worry okay. There are 2 of them who knows if they can hurt Asia or Ise while you fight with one of them" She answered and I merely gave her a look that said "Who do you think you're talking to?"

"Buchou, oppai." Nii-san said suddenly make me sweatdropped

"Yes, I know Ise. You really are a spoiled child…" Rias replied to him

"No time for that Nii-san!" I said as I drag him away from Rias. Really why did he have to be such a perv? After they calmed down Rias started to talk

"According to Sona, who had met those two at noon, they want to negotiate with me, the devil Rias Gremory, who has this town as her territory."

"The people from the Church want to negotiate with a devil?" Nii-san said in shock while Rias only nodded. Well obviously a nun wanting to talk with a Devil? Even I would be surprised if i didn't know the whole story

"Then is it a pact? Or a request?" Nii-san asked again

"…I'm not sure what they are planning, but they are planning to come to the club room after school tomorrow. They apparently promised God that they won't attack us."

"Can you trust them?"

"We have to. We have to trust their beliefs since they are the believers of God and they are coming to request something from the devils, when we are supposed to be evil beings for them. They seem to be under pressure and it's certain that it's going to be trouble. I have a bad feeling about this… From their story, the priests that came to this town kept getting killed." Rias said with serious face and tone

"Well obviously since i just found a dead body of priest on my way home before" I said making them turn towards me "There is a trail of Holy Aura on their corpses and the aura is a strong one. Which means it's possible that the culprit has a legendary holy item... Just like those two"

"W-Wait! Are you saying the killer has legendary holy artifact?!" Nii-san asked in shock and i nodded

"There's no doubt. I can sense the holy energy on it. Their problem must be about those missing artifacts.. Or stolen precisely" I shrugged

"A-Are you okay Kai-san?" Asia asked me

"Hn. Don't worry I'm not a person who will die that easily" I said calmly since I was a wielder one of a legendary holy sword. Excalibur fragments are nothing compared to mine who can hold its ground against Arthur's Caliburn

Next day

I'm on my way to Occult Research Club. Gremory group currently is in the middle of a meeting with the church duo. The reason why I was late was because i was talking with Murayama about Kendo and the junior members

Honestly I was lazy to attend the meeting but i did this for Asia since she seemed uncomfortable around people the of the church

I arrive at the front door of club and knocked on it

"Enter!" Rias voice said through the door and I opened it

"Sorry I'm late. Murayama-san was asking about Kendo club's schedule" I said as I closed the door. I then noticed Xenovia immediately glaring at me and Irina cast worried glances. Asia seemed to relax when I came and it was clear on her face so I approached her and sat on her side

"You are a human. Correct?" Xenovia asked me when i sat

"Yes. Is there any problem Xenovia-san?" I asked calmly

"You are a human.. And i can also sense holy energy inside of you.. Yet.. You socialize with devils... How disappointing" Xenovia said with a disapproving tone

"Such manners. At least i use my holy power to kill stray devils and not use it to butcher random people like stray exorcists. And where they do come from in the beginning? Of course from the church" I replied coolly. Xenovia narrowed her eyes at me dangerously. I could tell Asia was my clothes tightly but i kept my gaze calm and looked back into her eyes

"I will be happy if you don't start fighting here. That man is like a little brother to me" Rias interjected in our conversation and Xenovia's gaze softened before turning to Rias and she nodded

"Anyway. Where is the person the Orthodox Church dispatched?" Rias asked and change the topic

"They have that person put on hold for this case. They are planning to protect the last Excalibur if Irina and I fail." Xenovia answered

"So it's just the two of you? You are going to retrieve the Excaliburs from a leader of the fallen-angels with just the two of you? How reckless. Are you trying to die?" Rias Said it with an amazed voice. But Irina and Xenovia said it with straight eyes,

"Yes."

"I have the same view as Irina, but if it's possible I don't want to die."

"…You came here to Japan prepared to die? The belief in your teachings is extreme as always."

"Don't talk ill of our beliefs, Rias Gremory. Right, Xenovia?"

"Right. Also the Church has decided that it would be better to eliminate all of the Excaliburs rather than letting them get used by the fallen-angels. Our minimum objective is to get the Excaliburs away from the fallen-angels. To accomplish that, it's okay for us to die. The only way to fight against an Excalibur is another Excalibur."

I had to hold the urge to laugh when I heard this conversation. It was very funny i didn't know what the church was thinking by sending 2 Excaliburs against 4 and a general of fallen angels. If they are smart, they wouldn't just send 2 people

"Is it possible with only the two of you?"

"Well, we won't die in vain."

Xenovia replied fearlessly to Rias's question.

"You seem confident. Do you have a secret weapon?"

"Maybe. I will leave it to your imagination."

"…"

"…"

Well if you are talking about Durandal then it's clear even that won't be able to help you! After that, the two of them just stared at each other and the conversation stopped. Irina and Xenovia looked at each other and stood up.

"Then we will take our leave now. Let's go Irina."

"So you won't drink your tea? I can prepare a snack for you."

"I don't need it."

Xenovia declined Rias offer with her hand. Such manners ! These girls really seem to have a problem with devils!

"I'm sorry. See you."

Irina also apologised with her hand. They didn't try to accept Rias's offer, and the two of them tried to leave. Then both of them looked in the same direction. It was Asia.

"When I saw you in Hyoudou Kai's house I thought that maybe it was you. Are you the "Witch" Asia Argento? I never expected to meet you in a place like this." Xenovia said and Asia body shook for moment when she heard the"Witch" word

"Are you the rumored "witch"? The former holy-maiden? You were said to have the power that can also heal devils and fallen angels, right? I heard that you were sent somewhere after getting exiled, but I never thought you became a devil." Irina asked

"…Ummmmm…I…I…"

Asia didn't know how to react to Irina and Xenovia.

"It's okay. I won't tell the higher ups what I saw here, so rest assured. People who were around the "Holy-maiden Asia" will also get shocked as well."

"…"

Asia made a perplexed expression at Irina's words.

"But to become a devil. The one who was called a "Holy-maiden". You fell to the lowest place you could. Do you still believe in our God?"

Okay that's it. It's already gone too far

"Would you two leave her alone? Your presence already bothering her and bringing back bad memories for her" I interjected with a cold tone

"And what you mean by bad memories ?" Xenovia asked me with glare

"Isn't it obvious? After what church done to her do you still need to ask?" I asked back

"If you mean by exiling her then I can see why she has been exiled. To think she will step so low to become a devil" Xenovia retorted. My reply was a cold laugh that sent shivers down everyone

'I-I-I never seen Kai like this before... And I swear its scaring me...' Ise thought with a shudder as he saw Kai who was laughing

I opened my eyes again and it's not my normal black eyes anymore but crimson with 3 black tomoe and i could see Xenovia and Irina flinch for a moment when they see my eyes

"Don't make me laugh. Your church is pathetic. Bunch of fools and garbage... They feared Asia power that's why they exiled her. I won't mock your beliefs since it is pure. But the acts of your people make the belief seem a flower rafflesia to everyone. Beautiful to the eyes but the truth it is parasitic, disgusting and controlled by insects" I said in a cold tone and stoic face. Xenovia's glare deepened and I could see her hand shaking in rage, I could tell she really wanted to slash me with Excalibur now

"Kai! That's-"

"Is that a declaration? And who do you think you are to talk like that about us?" Xenovia said and cut Rias off

"I am on the neutral side of this world. Since I was born, I have never heard or seen any good things the church has done. All I heard was a girl who had been exiled just because she had the power to heal devils and children who got disposed off because they couldn't wield a holy-swords. So in my eyes right now.. You church are scum among scum" I said in a cold tone and this time Xenovia whole body trembled and I could see she was close to snapping while Irina also glared at me

"Y-You!"

"That's a good timing. I will be your opponent."

Kiba also stood up carrying his sword, and there was an enormous aura of killing intent coming out of his body.

"Who are you?"

Kiba smirked at Xenovia's question.

"I'm your sempai. Though I apparently was a failure."

That instant a countless number of demonic-swords appeared in the club room.