Chatper 11. News from Old Friend

Sometime ago, few days just after Asia rescued

"Dohnaseek, Kalawarmer... I heard your mission failed."

Both Fallen Angel who hear their leader speak slowly fell to one knee like Knight that bowed to their King, helding their head down and low

"Forgive us my Lord." Kalawarmer speak to her leader in humble tone

The Lord only let out hum, his figure was unseen due to covered by shadow save for his torso and lower part. He wearing black formal suit that gentleman wear when he want to go to party

"I'm actually quite generous person, you two know that so not need to kneel like that. Just stand and explain what happen..." He turned to them, his hair revealed to black raven and it flow down to his shoulder "Does it Devil?"

"No my Lord." Dohnaseek answered "If we want we could handle those Devil actually, even if we will be killed but the ritual will wen with smooth and I doubt the Devil will interfere anyway."

The leader let out another hum and it filled with agreement "That's true, the Devil probably going only to interfere if there something they could gain. So what stop you?"

"A Human my Lord." Kalawarmer the one who answer and the Fallen Angel leader perked when hear that

"Human?" He speak softly and there strange tone on his voice "I never thought there Human strong enough to make both of you retreat and beat Raynare and Mittelt."

"Raynare taken by surprise my Lord, as for Mittelt you knew she incapable for such thing. She still too weak and young." Dohnaseek explained and the leader nodded

"Indeed, that girl was still quite naïve. She fail her mission three time already and I threatened her live if she fail in this one." He said before wave his hand "Anyway, does this Huamn really that strong to be able push back you two?"

"He are without doubt strong my Lord, yet he still young. However his skill and display of mind was almost like experienced warrior and I could tell he stronger than we think." Dohnaseek said

"And if we fight them my Lord, it will cause quite chaos and no doubt Devil will be able to sense our fight." Kalawarmer added

The man hummed again, this is clearly unexpected. Of all thing it was Human who make them stopped

"My Lord." Dohnaseek called again "If I may, this one maybe have something that interest you."

"Hoo? And what is it?" He asked

"This one wish to become Hero." Dohnaseek reported and as soon he said that, the leader held his breath for moment before let out sigh, the sight was filled with disappointment

"And pray tell what interesting about that Dohnaseek? There already hundred or more that proclaim themselves to be Hero and yet, in the end they end as nothing but villain or tool." He said in disapproval "That Longinus wielder boy was no different. Look at him, proclaiming himself as Hero but look what he become?" He snorted in last part, it mixed in between amusement and disapointment

"This one difference my Lord. Trust me, I have faith somehow in this one." Kalawarmer said in defense of the young man she trusted to take care of Mittelt

"I, myself also agree with Kalawarmer here and can vote about that my Lord." Dohnaseek added in agreement "Call it instinct or something like that but I knew this one somehow different."

Hearing two of his subordinates speaking like that make him narrowed his eyes, now this was quite interesting in his mind. Kalawarmer maybe still quite soft but Dohnaseek is not and hearing he also agree with her as well clearly caught his attention

"Really you two." He chuckled "Very well, give me this young Hero name and I will consider it."

"Thank you my Lord!" Kalawarmer exclaimed with happy tone "His name Hyoudou Issei.."

"Hyoudou Issei..." He rolled the name on his tongue and hummed "Very well, I will check on this Young Hero you two speak about."

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Present

"Trace On.."

Prana surged through my hand and flowed to my weapon and enchant it effectiveness. My left arm holding the vessel I use as tool to help me while my eyes stare down at the boiling smoke that come out from steel below me

I channel Mana to other tools I use for this work and Reinforce them too in order to make their effect and use multipled so I got the best result

I shake my weapon with very careful, trying to make clean and good cut. I can't afford to have it sliced in rough manner, it must swift, fast and without any flaw!

If it did the result will be bad

The smell of the object I chop began to entering my nose and stimulate my brain, make it send stimuli to my sense and processing it. Ignoring them all, I keep my eyes focused to the thing I sliced, the cut need to be clean and while keep chopping, I channel Prana to my weapon! I can't afford to be distracted!

"3...2...1...And done!" I exclaimed gleefully as I toss all the garlic I slice into the pan with big grin

The way it being sliced, it being seasoned was perfect! Now all I need to do is to put the butter and rice with careful and slow! Then put the season and make sure to mix it with the foods with clean

Before you all asking, yes I'm in middle of cooking and before you asking again no, it not exaggeration!

Cooking while using Reinforcement is hard you know, VERY hard. You have to able to control the amount of Prana you flow toward the food and it quantity so it not cause the food too tasteful!

And every time I chop that onion I put Prana into each pieces, Reinforcing them with accurate and sharp to increase their taste and their effect for food I will serve! Do you know how hard that's it?!

And yet at same time it was good practice, it could be used as practice to control flow of your Prana, which helping me to create better weapon from my Projection and also helping me to use Alteration and Structural Grasp

And the best part was when seeing people expression when they enjoy the food. The strange smile and hum they made was clearly bring big satisfaction to my pride

Seeing the time and the temperature for the season was good enough, I decide to pour the rice and add butter into it. Time to finish my job!

As I about to finish my cooking I heard footstep and followed by groan, indicating someone entering the kitchen. Turned around I see Mittelt in her PJ while still half sleep and rub her eyes cutely

"Issei?" She called cutely like child and the scene was almost make me tumbling in middle of my cooking due to overload cuteness! "You early..."

"I make extra bento today." I said to her and its true, usually I only make one for me and leave breakfast for Asia and Mittelt -Asia the one who reheat it of course, as cute as adorable Mittlet is I won't allow her to touch kitchen, not after she burn down the half of it when just try to make tea-

She and Asia also not went to school. Asia already have home-school from where she come and Mittelt said she don't need to -though sometime she come with me when I teach Shizune-.

So what they do in their free time? Well, mostly Asia and Mittelt spend their time together. Asia were isolated person but Mittelt not, she already went to many place when she still stay with Fallen Angel so she could act like tour guide for her.

That was quite useful actually, I also glad Asia spend time often with her. And I also heard they began to train

Now that was very surprising, I'm not surprise about Mittelt but Asia was something else. True she had decide to join me after I give her time to think but I'm not expected Zelretch to recruit Asia immediately

And apparently Asia and Mittelt went to Zelretch for training, afterward this late week I often see both of them went home quite late and they also seems very exhausted, it like they just having race with Lancer himself

I also asked Zelretch what Class-card he give to Asia but that old man just brush my question and said I doesn't need to think about it since I will see it later much to my chagrin

When I try to sense Asia, her Mana reserve was quite large. She originally already have big reserve for Human but now it increased further to the point surpassing normal High-class Devil

I, Myself is exception since Blank-class Card was planted inside me for long time and it construct my body to become more proper for battle and not to mention I also do small gym

But for Asia, though she already start healing and keep practicing of it ever since she was 9 it still surprise for her who doesn't have any bloodline -or she does but I'm not aware of it- to have that large Mana reserve

Does Zelretch give her Caster-class Card? That was big chance seeing she are Healer and she could become very strong support if she train in magecraft

"Ohhh.." Mittelt mutter in dazed tone while have knowing expression "Breakfast for Mr Pooh and Piglet?" I only can sweatdropped at the second question it seems she still having her brain influenced by whatever dream she has

"Yes, for Mr Pooh and Piglet." I confirmed with nod, deciding to play along "Why you don't go back to sleep? Its still too early and doesn't Mr Tiger will be get cold if you leave him alone?"

Mittelt stare at me with dazed face, her face blank but slowly her lip curled to 'o' and she hit her palm with her fist then nodded with dazed smile "Mr Tiger..." She repeated with understanding tone

It take everything I have to not let out squeal and glomp Mittelt then began to spin her like a cute doll as I see her turned and leave while walking in manner of moe character from movie and anime I watch. Really, to be granted by such sight in morning...

[Your fetish toward cute thing and Magical Girl start to bother me...]

Oh shut up Ddraig! Someone who can't understand-

[I've heard that line more than hundred Brat! Change it already!]

Never! I will keep repeat it until you can understand the wonder of Magical Girl!

Ddraig shouted incoherently inside my mind but I ignore him and only focused to Mittelt who walk in drunk manner while keep muttering about 'Meat for Mr Tiger' and 'Jumping and hopping together'

That girl obviously very cute! I only shook my head before resume my cooking. Only in morning and I already see thing like this.

"I wonder what else I will see today." I chuckled while flip my spatula and once again mix the rice I made

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"Issei.." Aika called me

"Yes Aika?" I asked while chomping my chopstick and eat pack of rice it hold

"I knew you could cook..." She said solemnly

"Uh-huh."

"I won't said it bad but it was standard at least and eatable."

"Uh-huh."

"And you know, even if my family life in average manner but I've eat in five star Hotel once."

"Uh-huh."

"The food was delicious Hyoudou. I must say it was one of the best food I ever eat, even the one I didn't like at least edible to be eaten."

"Uh-huh."

Aika only stare at me with blank face and by the look she give it clearly she not amused slightly, not a bit. I, meanwhile was very amusing though I hide it with munching my food and nonchalant face

There silence for almost full five minutes save for sound of food being chewed. Aika still not lift her stare from me, it still blank and the annoyance on her eyes clearly increased

Deciding to put end of this game since I already have fun I open one eye and give her the best nonchalant look

"Is there something you want to say?" I asked in non-caring manner

A shoes immediately hit me in face but to be honest I didn't feel a thing from it, nonetheless I still move my head backward due to impact in order to not raise suspicion from Aika

"I hate you so much." Aika said flatly "Since you are very stupid so let me spell it for you." She take deep breath while adjust her glasses before she explode "WHO THE HELL TEACH YOU COOKING LIKE THIS?!"

This time I no longer hide my amusement smirk seeing she burst out like this, no wonder EMIYA find Rin to be amusing. Her fiery temper and the way she upset surely fun to watch

"That my secret Aika." I said and taking another amusement at her twitched eyebrow "I just found some... Very useful thing from internet." I told her and its not entirely lie. There app known by "allthecooks" and God, that app give me very, very much recipe and everything I need! Then all I need to do is improving them with Reinforcement and also using EMIYA knowledge!

"Alright. Then why she here?" Aika asked as she pointed to Koneko who keep eating ever since the beginning

At that I also turned to Koneko and we both stare at her. Koneko who keep eating notice our stare and paused at middle of her food

"Eating." Koneko said, her tone was blank just like her face. After a few more seconds of silence, she resume her eating pace and it clear that she didn't have anything else to add so I turned back to Aika with my face also blank in order to mimicking her

"Eating." I repeated

"I can see that very clear Your Majesty." Aika shot me with sarcasm "Need I spell it again to you since you very stupid?"

"Please do." I said with smirk and Aika growled and I sure as hell she will throw the food I give to her had it normal one

"Why she eating with us? And why the hell she follow you like puppy?!"

I notice Koneko eyes twitched slightly at the remark but decide to ignore it instead I sigh aloud, I guess I need to stop taking fun in teasing her "I have small problem with Koneko here Aika and in order to make it up I agree I going to give her lunch every time we go to school." I explained to Aika who blinked

"Wait! Wait! You?" Aika practically point her finger. At me with befuddlement "You have small problem with her? You?" She asked me with the tone that someone like Asia just declare herself as Devil

Well, giving my nature as someone who fond to children it was really surprising and I can't blame her for that. Aika know me quite well since she actually one of people who spend most her time with me. She often help me when I visit orphanage and spend time with children so she obviously knew I quite favor them

Okay, now that could be explained further later right now what lie should I tell to her? I already hide many thing from her, she must be already have some suspicion and also will try start to follow me since my schedule start to change. I never went to work anymore and also she obviously realize I try to avoid her

While I thinking how to make proper half truth or full lie to Aika, said the girl keep staring at me before she let out dramatical gasp that caught my attention

"Wait!" Aika stare at me with wide eyes as if I just did horrible thing "Issei! Don't tell me you finally succumb to your inner beast!"

"Excuse me?" I deadpanned, what were this idiot thinking now?

"You know well what I talking about! I always think it will be little cute Shizu-chan since she also love her "Onii-chan" but you take another girl!"

The way her speak and the way she said about 'little' and 'cute' immediately dawned to me and I must say I'm not amused by what she said, I really am. Koneko also while confused but it seems get the big picture and she give blank unamused look to Aika

"I knew you into cute thing and Koneko-chan here could be cuter than Shizu-chan or on same level! The difference just she older but hey!"

"I really tempted to throw you from this roof right now Aika." I remarked flatly and I was being honest

Aika only giggled at me before she shook her head, clearly amusing. She move her chopstick to the box I give to her and- "Wait! Where all my food?!" She yelled and I also blinked, there full food in her lunch box and now it clean as if some black hole just appear inside it and sucking everything

I already have my own estimation actually where the food went. Following my guts I tilted my head and see Koneko munching her food. All the lunch box I give to her -which happen to be four- already packed clean and empty.

I have to blink again at that. Did she just eat those four BIG lunch box in 15 minutes?! How the hell she did that?! And with that amount food she eat she still this petite?! Seriously where all of those food go?!

"You! You eat all my food!" Aika yelled at Koneko as if she also realize about it and pointing finger in accusing manner to her

"Punishment for pervert." Koneko simply replied while wipe her mouth with napkin and I only sweatdropped while sigh

"You can have mine." I offered to Aika before she start to throw tantrum. The brown haired girl blinked and then took it instantly

"Thanks!" She chirped while began to eat, it seems she want to enjoy it before it gone "Oh by the way, did you two heard about new student today?"

"Nope, I didn't. No one talking about it." I said with small sarcasm and Aika eyebrow twitched

"You didn't need to use sarcasm!"

"Well excuse me for that, you should knew this school nature. Even simple thing turned to full blown gossip, so if there new student, especially girl what it would be?" I snorted and its true, Kuoh Academy was quite gossiper. A simple thing could turned to big one inhere, my nickname was example.

Did you know there some girl from Art Club painting me while sitting along with tiger and said she had seen me tame tiger alone? While I really flattered and I could do that in reality but to think someone have such imagination just because my nickname is...

You got the point anyway

"I heard she was quite cutie." Aika said with twinkle in her eyes

"So what? You want me to seduce her? No thanks." I stated instantly, knowing she must be have another crazy image in her mind. Seriously even after scolding and beating from Misaki this girl never change! She could be-no, she as bad as Perverted Duo in peeping term! Seriously, even if those two being beaten up for hundred time they still persistent! I start to thinking that they are masochist and won't be surprise if they did

"What make you think like that?" Aika practically gasped and it sounded innocent too but I knew it just lie

"I don't know. How about the perverted fairy that live inside your mind?"

"Your sarcasm greatly appreciated." Aika reply to me with smirk

"Ah, almost forgot." Koneko said before she turned to me and tug my shirt. She make motion for me to lean my ear to her and I did so "Buchou want to meet you after school." She whispered to my ear so Aika not hear it

I narrowed my eyes hearing that. To be honest it wasn't surprise, Koneko must be tell Rias about her meeting with me. Well it was obvious she going to call me since she worry about Koneko safety probably. From what I could gather through Sona, Gremory Devil was VERY protective toward their Peerage. Like a Dragon that guard their treasure or gold, even if their peerage was rotten and weakling they still favor them

While it was very good thing but I notice despite all that goodness it also quite dark. Like Dragon that guard their treasure, they all bond to have one principle

Greed...

They are very Greedy... I have no doubt about that... They keep their Peerage with them mostly. While their Peerage treated right and favored but they are theirs, they are their treasure a small offend to their Peerage will make you got meeting or warning at least from their King

Then what the problem? That wasn't bad right?

Well, to put simple terms. Their Greed are VERY strong to the point they won't hesitate to kill innocent and even children as long their Peerage safe

Still think it not wrong and problem?

Yeah, I don't think so

Koneko seems take my silence in negative manner. She tug my shirt again and stare at my gray steel eyes "She don't want to fight.."

Inwardly I snorted, of course she didn't. Sona must be already inform her what happen during her gone. After hearing I go toe on toe with Ewald Cristaldi she must be wish to die to fight against me

"Very well... After school." I agreed with nod

"Oi! Oi! What you two whispering about? You not plan to make affair aren't you Issei? Shizu-chan will be jealous!" Aika said to us and I only rolled my eyes

"Just shut up and eat your damn food."

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After school

"So is there reason why you wish to meet me Gremory-san?" I asked as I currently sit in sofa while staring at her with impassive face

Sitting in front of me was Rias Gremory in her Kuoh Academy uniform and her Peerage was on corner of the room, standing and make line

However that not what caught my attention. It was the silver haired maid that stand on behind Rias Gremory directly. The maid was beauty by any mean, she one of the beautiful girl I ever seen. Even Rias beauty was quite tame compared to her, this woman clearly something

And not just that, this woman without any doubt was powerful.

Even now she try to suppress it but I could feel it. She are very powerful, surpassing me multiple times and without doubt judging by it she even stronger than Ewald. This woman is dangerous. I doubt even if I unleash Balance Breaker and fight against her I could win

"Straight to the point I see." Rias said with small smile

"I have schedule for today and actually delay it so I could meet you today." I replied and Rias blinked

"You busy today?"

"Not really but I actually quite stern following my schedule." I told her while shrugging "So what you want?"

Rias let out hum for moment before nodded, she take deep breath slightly and let it out before she stare at me with sincere look "I wish to apologize."

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Now that was unexpected... And once again I found myself blinked in mixture of confusion and surprise -seriously I really did this often lately-. For Rias to wish to apologize like this, this was clearly surprising me.

Zelretch told me High-class Devil was quite prideful, the fact that even Sona also possess. Despite how she quite friendly to me Sona still show her prideful nature. It shown from how she behave in school everyday, she show everyone she the boss, she was their leader, as Student Council President she show them she have the power to punish them, even teacher also didn't dare to mess with her without strong proof

Despite all kindness and how normal she behave in school, she still Devil who rule this school. And everyone who enroll as student in Kuoh Academy knew to not mess with her

And I almost not notice it had Zelretch didn't point it to me

So it actually surprise for Rias to apologize to me directly like this

"It seems I misjudged you Gremory-san." I said, smirking slightly and Rias also smirked

"Is that positive or negative respond, Hyoudou-san?" She asked and I chuckled

"You know well Gremory-san." I simply replied before leaning back to sofa and stare at the maid "And here I was thinking you plan to kill me."

It was clear Rias and everyone from her side not expect me to said that, save for the maid perhaps since her face still remain impassive

"What make you think that Hyoudou-san?" Rias asked me with clear surprise

"The maid behind you." I make gesture to her while still keep my gaze not leaving from her "She not ordinary Maid isn't she?" I asked rhetorically

Before Rias could respond my words, the maid speak first and cut her "And how you know that, Hyoudou-sama?"

"You suppressing it too perfect." I answered "Don't get it wrong, that actually not good enough to answer it since who knew you actually really Low-class Devil but the biggest flaw was your expression." I pointed to her who furrowed her eyebrow "Even if Rias Gremory and her Peerage her hide it but I could see their nervousness even if it only small but I didn't see it from you." I narrowed my eyes at her "During our conversation you keep calm and didn't show any sign to be bothered."

And not just that actually, the way she look into me also very similar like Ewald when I told him my plan. He try to find and see just how capable I am, just like this maid now

Siad the maid now not show any sign of emotion, she still staring at me with impassive face while narrowing her silver eyes that meet with my steel gray orb

"You are quite sharp for someone at your age Hyoudou-sama." She remarked and I shrugged

"I learn a lot." I said easily "Thanks for your compliment Miss..."

"Grayfia..." She introduce herself before bowed "Grayfia Lucifuge Hyoudou-sama, and it was Mrs."

"You already married?" I asked while blinking in surprise "I suppose I shouldn't surprise seeing you look so young giving your kin could shapeshift just like what Gremory-san and Himejima-san here did." I muttered and rubbing my chin

"Excuse me?" Rias interjected suddenly and her eyebrow twitching quite bad "What you mean by shapeshift like I did?"

"Isn't it obvious?" I asked flatly, seriously? She think she could fool me? "Those thing not real..." I said while pointing to her breast

"W-What?!" She let out small squeak of indignant "How could you said that?! It was real!" She said while pressing her chest together to show it

"Haha nice try." I deadpanned "There no way some girl at your age have that size. And Himejima-san size was too big. Unless she are descendant of giant but I doubt that so you two must be alter it using your magic." I stated, refusing to believe those two size was real

Akeno only let out small giggle and not show any sign of offended at my words but Rias was opposite, her eyebrow twitched few times and her face set into scowl

"I'm not using magic!"

"And what proof you have? As far I knew Devil could alter their own appearance, you no exception missy."

Rias began to sputter in denial while having her face red. I only put smirk while crossing my arm and give smug look to her, indicating my argument was winning. So she set her face to scowl and mumbling something under her breath

"Rias-sama, don't you forget there something else you want to told to Hyoudou-sama?" Grayfia suddenly interrupted and told her Boss

Like a children that just remided something important, Rias put small sheepish look before she clear her throat and stare at me "So Hyoudou-san I take it you accept my apologize?"

"Yes." I said as I didn't see any problem now "And also... I wish to apologize as well, I was act too offensive in our last meeting." I added as I feel quite guilty about my last act to them

Rias only give me reassuring smile and wave her hand "Its okay, though I still quite... Troubled with it but I did not worry about it anymore. You only responding like that because I try to manipulate your life." She said in dismissing manner "So, I take it we are good now?"

"Hmmm... Yes, I think we are back in neutral term now." I replied and she smiled a little

"Then can I call you Issei? It seems feel more comfortable that way."

"If you wish so then fine Gremory-san." I notice she give small frown at her tittle "Oh don't be like that, we maybe back to neutral Gremory-san but we not that close, just neutral." I reminded her and she stare at me before sighed

"I guess its true, very well then Issei-san but please note you could call me just by my name if you want to." Rias said to me with relented tone

"I will Gremory-san." I replied, smirking slightly

"Right." Rias nodded "Anyway, I sure Sona has told you about new Devil in here?"

"Yes, what of it?"

"I wish to introduce her to you, just to make sure she knew who are you and your status so we can avoid casualty in future." Rias explained and I make understanding face.

"If you said so, I agree with you. So where is she?"

"She about to arrive..." Rias paused and turn over to look the clock in wall before shifted to door "Now."

As if just been summoned, there knock on the door and Rias told the person to come in. The door opened and reveal the girl I see in picture Sona show to me few days ago, the difference was she wearing Kuoh Academy uniform and I must say she look better in real person than the picture

The girl approach us and give bow to Rias and Grayfia "Greeting Rias-san, Grayfia-san." She greet them

"Hello Ravel-sama." Grayfia greet her back while bowing and Rias also give nod as reply

"Take a seat Ravel." Rias told her as she make gesture to Ravel and the blonde Devil nodded before taking seat between me and Rias

She turned her face and stare at me, her blue eyes narrowed up, down like some kind of scientist that observe their experiment

"So, this is the current generation Sekiryuutei? You not looks so impressive." She said bluntly and I smirked

"Nice to meet you too Ojou-chan." I replied simply, and Sona said this girl polite? Really? I notice Rias scowl a little

"Ravel please refrain to be rude to Issei-san here." She lectured and Ravel nodded

"My apologize sir, sorry to make rude point like that but I actually found you to be less than I expected." Ravel said in polite manner "My name Ravel Phenex."

"Its fine, I actually expect worse." I shrugged and notice her eyebrow twitched slightly "My name Hyoudou Issei." I introduce myself "If I may ask, you come here due to keep eye on Gremory-san here for your two family problem. Could I get to know about what it is actually?"

Ravel hearing that turned to Rias with small surprise look as if asking 'you didn't tell him?' then she receive shook head from Rias and she turned back to me

"I won't tell the details but I here since Rias-san here was fiancé of my brother." She told me and I show surprise look "Naturally she supposed to face my brother few days ago in Rating Game but due to some circumstance, it got delayed and since the request come from Gremory clan my family accept it but with condition I, will be here to act as supervisor to watch Rias-san until the time come."

Well, this is indeed surprising. So the political problem about Rias was marriage, though I admit I suppose see it already since the clue quite obvious. So Rias here want to escape from her engagement, I wonder why? Does the guy she engaged to was asshole or thing like that?

And sending one of their family member here to keep an eye on Rias. It was good move actually, true Rias perhaps could train in secret but her movement still will be restricted at least since she have to spend time avoiding Ravel sometime

"I see. Well then good luck with your job Phenex-san." I told her and Ravel nodded

"Now since you already ask me question it will be proper if you answer mine correct?" She asked and I nodded back

"Ask your question Phenex-san." I excused her

"I hear Rias-san and Sona-san try to recruit you, why you reject it?" Ravel asked me "I knew you must be thinking Devils treat their Peerage in bad manner but Rias-san and Sona-san here actually Devil that treat their Peerage kindly, I sure you know that as well so why?" She tilted her head slightly and her blue eyes filled with curiosity "Even if you only start as Low-class but in time I sure you could become High-class giving your status as Sekiryuutei, you will become powerful Devil without doubt."

"I'm here also curious actually Issei-san." Rias added as she stare at me with curiosity too "I promise if you join I will treat you with respect and honor that you deserve."

They undoubtedly would. I had no doubt about that especially Rias who come from Gremory family. Unlike Diodora, Sona and Rias was not evil. Even I must admit Rias action when she try to manipulate me to join her was not evil, she not wish for me to join so she can enslave me and curse me for eternity. She just wish to use my power to save herself, she not evil, just selfish.

However there one thing that I dislike about her, even Sona has it too. No, it not just them but even now I see it in Ravel now

They not evil, but they selfish... And that actually could be something that considered worse than evil sometime. They selfish enough to think that their desire was bigger than someone else.

This... This is Pure-blooded Devil problem. They see themselves so above humans that they find nothing wrong with playing with their lives. You just needed to look at how many of them mistreated the Resurrected Devils to see that. They believe that their power and bloods makes them superior to all others.

Even until now they see becoming Devil even if it only Low-class actually honor and great thing rather than staying Human. For most of them, become their Servant was greater than normal Human

These people... These two... Even if they show compassion and kindness but they was something that have wrong moral and mind set. They didn't see what they did as wrong but right, even if steal someone life

Even Sona also not wrong in this case. Sona maybe use tame way. She maybe already ask Saji permission to turn him to Devil but does she explain in details how hard and what he will went through in future? Of course she not, if she did so there big chance even Saji who infatuated to Sona will join willingly

"You two are Devil, Pure-blooded one right?" I asked after moment of silence

"Of course we are." Rias answered and Ravel also nodded in agreement

"Then what if I offer you to become something else? Will you two accept it?" I asked again in simple tone

Rias and Ravel silence was the answer I need. They glance to each other as if confused and thinking what they going to said so I take it as sign to continue

"You pride yourself as Devils. I, pride myself as Human. It not so complicated and only simple like that, I pride of my race and of what am I." I told them while crossing my arms to my chest

Rias and Ravel stare at me with strange look after I saying that. Kiba, Koneko and Akeno meanwhile only display confused face but I could see there bitterness in Kiba eyes for some reason and Grayfia stare at me with approval look strangely

"I did not mean to offense you Hyoudou-san." Ravel started after moment of silence "But your kin was not quite special despite possessing Sacred Gear. Your kin body was-"

"Not need try to be polite Phenex-san, we are weak. You just need to said that." I cut her with chuckle and her face flushed slightly "However, you must know that was what make us Human. Our weakness sometime become our greater strength."

"Huh?" Rias and Ravel echoed at same time with confused look, clearly not understand what I said

I only smiled at them, taking small amusement at their confused face before stand "Well, as much as I wish to explain further and have nice chat but I'm afraid I have to go. I have schedule I need to attend." I said to them

"Ah? Sure Issei-san. You may leave if you wish to." Rias said as she also stand and Ravel follow her "I hope with this there won't be any problem about my past mistake anymore." She extend her hand in offering and I stare at it for moment before grasp it

"So do I Gremory-san, so do I." I replied with small smirk

"You also welcome in here if you want to visit Issei-san, it quite nice to chat with you."

"I will see it later, now then." I release my hand from her and turn to Ravel and everyone "I will take my leave everyone, see you later."

With that I walk toward the door and leave, it was quite interesting chat. Before I leave I give one last glance to behind and noted Grayfia still stare at me with analytical look

Perhaps I need to ask Zelretch about this maid... She clearly not normal Devil and yet she worked as maid. That was something that need to be questioned

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Sometime later

Hello Shidou Irina, If this letter arrived in your place that mean Cardinal Priest Vasco Strada-sama accept my request and give this letter to you somehow

Its me your friend, Hyoudou Issei. How are you? It been long time isn't it? How many years? 10 perhaps? Hahaha it really long eh?

Err, how do I put it eh. It been a while since we contact each other so I kinda confused how to start our conversation again hehehe

Anyway! Forget about that part, how are you? How your father? Are you two fine? Are you still troublemaker like when we were children? I heard you were working as exorcist in there and you also quite skilled, congratulation for that! I don't know either you like it or not working as exorcist, hopefully it was the first one since if you dislike being exorcist then all deed you did could be counted as meaningless

I also heard you have partner while doing your job. Oh, what a shame! How could you?! :(

You said we both are partner and we both will become Hero together! How could you abandon me like this? Ugh! You are my best sidekick! I don't believe you betray me, I'm hurt so much to the point I felt my heart will break! :'( :P

Alright, I guess the joke was needed to lighten the mood.

I guess this is all I could said for now since I don't have any idea what to said in first place. I already write my email on below and there id of my Line too, so you only need to add it or contact me via email if you don't have Line

I wait for your reply soon Irina-kun!

From your beloved and awesome Partner

Hyoudou Issei

Irina stare with wide eyes at the letter she just receive from her mailbox. Her hand holding the letter firmly while her face scrunched to joy as she read it from her long friend!

She actually not expect this, she just finish mission and her report. Now she on her hostel room that given for her and Xenovia from Church, true she have house and stay with her family but sometime she stay in hostel if there emergency thing

Her long friend and best friend when they child! Hyoudou Issei! Its been really long ever since she heard about him! No! More accurately she never contact Issei ever since she goes to England with her family

She really miss Japan, it was her homeland after all and she wish to visit it but due to busy with her job she never had time to

And now out of blue suddenly Issei send her letter! This is too sudden! She giggled when read the part where Issei act melodramatic as he talk about how they are partner, his joke clearly lightened her mood

She read the letter again and blushed when she arrive at the last part. Beloved? W-Wha! Silly Issei-kun! How could he said such thing suddenly! She instantly noted there Issei email address and also his id Line, there also picture of him too!

"Wow! Issei-kun really change." She said with surprise on her tone

The picture was Issei on Kuoh Academy uniform while carrying his bag, his hair was turned to spiky in mixture of white and brown, he give small smirk to the camera while having one his eye closed

Irina must say her friend looking good. Even if it only simple uniform and pose but Issei certainly have good face that make his simple attire to look quite good.

Her blush immediately reformed when realize what she just thinking. Kya! Did she just check on her friend? Oh no! How could she thinking such shameless thought?!

She clapped her hands instantly and take prayer motion "Oh Lord, please forgive your sinful Servant for having such indecent thought!" She prayed for forgiveness

"Indecent what?"

Irina did NOT let out squeak of 'EEK!' when she heard someone call her from behind while she praying for forgiveness, nope, not a bit!

"X-Xenovia!" Irina stuttered as she see her friend appear out of nowhere "H-How long you been standing there?!" She squeaked, fear that her blue haired frien was watching ever since the beginning

"I just arrive here few seconds ago." Xenovia said while blinked her eyes once, apparently confused at her friend antic. Her eyes however instantly caught something that Irina held "Is that letter? Who send it?"

Irina glanced to letter in her hand and for strange reason she have the urge to hide it so she did, she pull back the letter and place it behind her like children that hide their cookies jar when they got caught

"A-Ah? T-This is from my friend! Yeah! My friend in Japan!" She answered and Xenovia furrowed her eyebrow in surprise and small skeptical

"Japan? Your homeland right? That was quite far from here. I did not aware you still make contact with someone from your homeland." Xenovia stated

"You actually right, I didn't but Issei-kun here send me letter!" Irina told her friend with happy smile

"Issei-kun? A man then." Xenovia concluded and Irina grimaced at being blurt out her childhood friend name "Hmm, could it be the famous scenario where the warrior got letter from it childhood friend from it homeland and the warrior go home then married with the friend?" She murmured while rubbing her chin

"I-It not like that! Xenovia!" Irina squeaked as her face morphed to full red that rivaled certain Hyuuga blush. Sure Issei-kun look handsome and good but she not attracted to her friend! Nope! Not a bit!

"But you give your first kiss to him." said part of her mind as memory when she kiss Issei secretly flashed in her mind

"Irina? There steam come out from your head." Xenovia pointed as she notice halo shaped smoke come out from top of Irina "And now you acting strange." She added with sweatdrop when notice Irina moving akin like robot that just got it system malfunction

"I'm not steal his first! He also stole mine!" Irina suddenly yelled, prompting Xenovia sweatdrop get bigger

"What the heck you talking about?" She deadpanned

Before further insanity -in Xenovia mind- and embarrassment -in Irina case- could continue further, their room door was knocked few times in hasty manner

"Ms Irina! Ms Xenovia! Are you two decent?! There urgent call from the Higher!"

Hearing that, the playful and relax atmosphere in room gone and both girls faces turned to serious. They grab their robe and wield it while carrying their weapons and open the door, revealing figure of priest in his late twenties

"What is it?" Xenovia asked

"There urgent thing, Excalibur Fragments were stolen!" He told them and that make the bluenette and bruenette mind instantly on alert

"What?!" Irina yelled in disbelief, to have Excalibur Fragments stolen for wielder of one of if like her was quite disturbing. Xenovia also have grim look on her side

"The details will be explained by Higher, let we depart." He said as he make gesture to move

Xenovia and Irina share look to each other before they nodded with determine faces

"Lead the way." Xenovia commanded instantly