Chapter 55 : "You work for Grigori,

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Not a horrible idea to be fair, especially since she was a Bishop and didn't have much in her arsenal as of now.

"I've some spells in my repertoire, but those aren't meant to be used by Devils and on Devils."

She gave a nod at this and soon it was Sona's turn to make a question.

"You work for Grigori, that's something I can guess from the fact you were in Kyoto when Grigori was there for a diplomatic mission," She suggested, which I nod at her so that she could continue. "But might I ask about your relationship with the garrison here in Kuoh Town?"

...Oh right. Nobody has told them that Raynare's group has been disbanded… so I merely shrugged and nodded.

"I'm part of the new garrison."

The president looked surprised at this. "New garrison?"

"The four individuals that were previously stationed at the abandoned church have been removed for insubordination," I replied quickly enough. "They blatantly disregarded the clear orders of merely observing and not interfere with the affairs unfolding here in Kuoh Town. Especially since the city is a hot spot for the Three Factions."

The young Sitri nodded at this, her posture easing up a little. "So when you attacked the Fallen Angel-"

"He was threatening both me and Issei. I merely hastened the process that would see him hauled to the afterlife."

Tomoe and Tsubasa snorted in amusement at my comedic addition, but the latter decided to inquire some more.

"So you are now a member of Grigori and… you've been in Kyoto," The blue-haired girl pointed out bluntly. "Did you have any part in the action happening there?"

"I did end up facing some Magicians and-"

"Eighty," Kunou piped unconsciously, drawing some surprised looks at that.

"You fought eighty magicians?" Sona pressed on with a skeptical voice and I sighed.

"I killed some, but I avoided the most as my objective was keeping Kunou here safe," I replied while patting the head of the smiling blonde. "But I did fight against Kuroka."

"The Stray Nekoshou?" Momo hummed with some concern. "I suppose you manage to escape just in time."

I hesitated a little about answering that but then I felt two strong arms grasp at my shoulders.

"C'mon, Hoitsu-kun, don't keep us waiting," Tsubasa muttered quietly, drawing a sigh out of me.

"I did get beaten… a little bit," I admitted slowly, turning my sight at Kunou. "But I was saved by Kunou-chan here."

The kitsune blushed a little about it. "I-I didn't do much-"

"You created a big distraction that helped me out of that ugly situation," I interjected her humble response. "I think you deserve that kind of praise."

Her blush spread a little more, and the trio behind me shared a giggle at the adorable sight.

"Still, there is about the fact that you are now a subordinate to a new leader of this garrison," Sona mentioned, sobering up the amusing scene. "Can I ask who it is?"

"Only if you promise me that you will discuss about this very detail with Rias with extra-privacy, only you and her."

She frowned. "Any reason why?"

"Family issues," I curtly mentioned, but I continued once she gave. "It's Baraqiel."

The girl blinked, then again. "I can see why that would be… problematic. I will be careful when discussing this to Rias."

"And there is also the fact that I might not want to have Rias know about my current predicament."

"Why?" Sona quickly pressed on and I nodded.

"I might find any new attention from hers to be problematic, especially with how she had behaved about Asia," I explained politely. "Then there is the fact that I might be able to help her with her little problem with that 'fiery chicken'."

…

"Elaborate, please."

"I know that Rias is stuck in an arranged marriage that she doesn't want any part of," I started to reply. "She has been trying everything that she could in that position. And I'm sure you've done the same with what was possible with your position."

"And what would make 'your position' have higher chances of finding a solution?" The President asked again.

"I don't have an emotional tie to the direct subject of the contract that might taint the truthfulness of some evidence I can bring to discredit Raiser," I hummed quietly, my voice dripping with some conviction. "Presenting facts to certain individuals can get the Phenex to back away from pressing for a marriage, especially if the backlash comes directly from his family."

"Lord and Lady Phenex are busy people, they would never see any letter from someone isn't a Devil-"

"But their heir would," Tsubaki finally spoke up, interrupting her King and drawing a surprised look from Sona. "It was one of the early efforts, to get Ruval's attention over the problem."

"And he ended up dismissing my claims because… I was a partner to Rias," The Sitri admitted and nodded, then she looked back at me. "Is that what you're aiming for? Getting Ruval's attention."

"At least his curiosity to investigate on his own. I don't need to push him directly to the issue, but rather to the beginning of the messes."

"I suppose that would work… and I will ponder about letting your identity to be kept away from her. You will have your answer when we will come to visit later today."

"Thank you for… wait what?" I paused in surprise at that comment, perplexed by that sudden development.

"As you remember, you've shown some interest in having me accept Momo's proposal for the Council to spend some time together outside of school," Sona pointed out, drawing the rest of the girls' attention on me, even Kunou looking interesting over this situation. "And since you got a new home, I suppose we could come and spend some time there… plus, I wish to speak with Baraqiel over some of the terms of his presence here."

I nodded slowly at that, my reluctance destroyed by the interest rising from within the four other members of the council in that room.

"I… I guess it can be done," I conceded, Tomoe letting out a 'Yatta' together with Tsubasa, while both Momo and Tsubaki stared at that reaction with a mix of annoyance and amusement.

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