"Of course..." The man then looked at Kisuke again, "But despite my good observation skills that I'm so confident of, I can't see through you beyond that."
"Well, I'm flattered if someone like you says so~. I really put effort into secrecy, after all, ~." Taking out his paper fan, Kisuke covered his mouth and did an embarrassed laugh.
The man smiled, "I see... So you already knew me. But for formalities sake, let me introduce myself." The man stood up and put forward his right hand towards Kisuke, "The name's Azazel, the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels. Nice to meet you."
Kisuke also stood up and took his hand with his right hand, "Kisuke Urahara, as you can see, I'm just a humble candy store owner. The pleasure is mine~."
Azazel's mouth twitches and he retorted, "If all the humble candy store owner in the world is like you then we would be living in a very terrifying world."
Kisuke ignored his comment and pushed the conversation, "I wonder what's the purpose of the esteemed leader of Grigori's visit today?" He separated from him and sat back down.
Azazel did the same and took another sip of his tea before replying, "Well, nothing really. I'm just curious about you."
Hearing his words, Kisuke suddenly made a difficult expression, "I'm really flattered, but... I'm sorry. I don't swing that way."
Azazel was dumbfounded and could only let out a confused noise, "...Huh?"
Seemingly misunderstanding him, Kisuke continued, "I'm sorry. I can't really be with you! I already have a wife! If you want, however, I can introduce you to someone who might be interested."
'I should ask Issei later to introduce him to Mil-tan.' Kisuke rudely thought.
After getting rejected for the second time, Azazel finally reacted and blew up, "That's not it, you bastard!" Due to Kisuke's very real expression and concern, what he is saying seems to be the truth and Azazel couldn't take it. The always carefree, calm and collected Governor of the Fallen Angels is not a match to Kisuke's innate passive skill of annoying everyone.
"...What? Aren't you curious about me... Ah..." Kisuke then made another embarrassed smile, "So that's what you mean~. Geez, you scared me there! I thought that my charm and charisma already broke the gender barrier. Thank goodness that's not the case."
"Normally, the first thing you should have thought is that I'm interested in your identity... I don't know how you reached that conclusion!" Azazel rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"Well, you didn't explain it properly! This is not my fault!" Kisuke wouldn't admit his fault, "By the way... If you're really interested, my offer from is still valid as a sign of goodwill~."
'Screw your goodwill! I don't need it!' Azazel wanted to shout but stopped himself just in time. He looked at Kisuke again who is now sporting a large grin, 'Dammit! I already regret coming here! What the hell is this guy!?'
Azazel then took a deep breath to calm his nerves, 'Calm down, Azazel. Don't get dragged into his pace. At this rate, you'll be in a losing ground if you can't calm down...'
"Ehem." Feigning a cough and ignoring Kisuke's 'offer', Azazel got back his bearings, "What I'm saying is I'm interested where a human like you came from. And are you really a human?" Knowing that he won't go anywhere by just talking around the bush, he asked him directly.
"You're not the first one who asked me those questions, but I won't change my answer no matter how many times I'm asked. I'm born in Kuoh Town and yes, I'm a bonafide human~." Kisuke properly answered him this time.
"I see." Azazel resumed eating his candies and drank his tea, "Well... That's not really important at this point. What I really want to know is your goal. I'm sorry if I'm prying into you too much, but as a leader of one the Three Factions, I can't ignore someone like as strong as you without any visible affiliation. Moreover, there is this Yoruichi lady that seems to be connected to you and is capable of going against the strongest of the Five Dragon Kings."
"Goal, huh... If there is something, then my goal is safety and living my life to the fullest~. So when there is something noisy in my neighborhood, then expect me to do something about~."
"I understand..." Azazel accepted his reasons for dealing with Kokabiel. He won't ask why he didn't just live quietly without bothering anyone for safety, but he knew he wouldn't answer that and would go against his goal for today's visit if he pissed him off,
"Then is that Rating Game 'noisy' for you and Yoruichi?" Azazel is referring to the Phenex and Gremory Rating Game that happened not long ago and ended up getting canceled at the end due to Koneko's rampage and Yoruichi's intervention.
Kisuke's answer is, however, simple, "If I can do something about the noisy neighborhood, then I can do more for my household."
Recalling some of the Devils' connection to him, Azazel nodded, "True enough." Drinking the last of his tea, Azazel continued, "Since there will be a party later and noise is inevitable, and for you not to intrude later, I would like to extend an invitation to you in the conference between the leaders of The Three Factions that will happen here in Kuoh Town."
"Conference is it?... What's the main agenda?"
"Peace treaty between the factions," Azazel answered simply.
"Heh... So your goal is to let others see that I'm on your side. No way I'm going to such a troublesome party. I'm just a small business owner, what can I do if others target me because of that? There is no advantage for me at all~." Kisuke smiled, but that didn't reach his eyes at all.
As the target of Kisuke's cold stare, Azazel received a chill in his spine, '...This guy is a lot more dangerous than I anticipated. He's not even releasing a bit of his aura but just his killing intent is potent enough for me not being able to ignore it.'
Feigning another cough, Azazel continued, "Of course there is something in it for you. We will give you resources."
Kisuke's 'smile' didn't ease up and he also didn't speak. He only waited for Azazel to continue.
"Of course we won't just decide on what resources you will be receiving. We can discuss it and reach an agreement before the actual conference. That way, if you don't want it, you can still choose not to attend."
Kisuke smile finally disappeared and spoke in a serious tone, "You already know that I could ask the same thing from the Devils for saving their heiresses."
"You indeed can, but it'll be limited."
"You mean to say that my attendance at this conference is more important than saving those kids?"
"That's not the case at all. But even if you didn't save them, they would have been safe. Once Vali steps in, Kokabiel wouldn't be able to react or release his power."
"..."
"I truly apologize for what happened back then. Due to how interesting the kids under your care are, I ended up delaying Vali's entrance."
"..."
"Come on, don't look at me like that. I can at least tell that you're similar to me. Don't tell me that you don't understand my perspective. And besides, you already gave my kid a good beating so let's call it even."
"... I guess you're right." Kisuke sighed, "But I expect a better compensation for those kids. After all, it's your kid that picked a fight so that can't be my fault."