Do you think Issei-san will win?"Asia with doubt asked Alex who was sitting beside her petting Kuroka who was sleeping on his lap.
"He will."
Flashback
"What is the scroll even for?"asked Kuroka not knowing the scroll's value."You have been focusing on it for quite a while."
"Sigh,It is a scroll that is supposed to show the location to Excalibur's scabbard."Alex said as he patted Kuroka head who was on his lap.(An:She is in her cat form.)
[And I don't get,Why we need it?] A voice came from besides him of his Longinus Partner.[You have incredible rate of healing/recovery with one of the greatest possible defenses.]
"Better used than left rotting,wouldn't you agree."Countered Alex.
[I suppose.]
"Well as long as two of are together,I don't care about some old relic."
Just then the trio heard someone knocking.Knowing who it is, Regulus disappeared to take a nap.
"Enter."
Hearing Alex two people entered his room,namely Issei and Asia.
"Why are the two of you here?"Asked Alex."I expected you two to rest since the two of you just returned from your trip."
"We-e umm uh-"
"I want you to train me."Issei Interrupted Asia with clear determination in his tone and eyes.
"I don't get what you mean?Train you?"
[Drop the act will you boy.I can sense your power greater than some of my previous host,that's not even considering that Cat's presence in you.]A voice came from the red gauntlet which manifested on Issei's Arm.
[How the mighty have fallen,One of you two lizards asking for help from this humble cat.]Regulus said playfully as he appeared beside Alex expecting a reply which he didn't receive.
"So-o,You do know about the supernatural world?"Asked Issei as he warily eyed the Giant Golden Lion that appeared beside Alex alongside Asia.
"I do."Alex said nonchalantly."Now enlighten me,Why should I help you train?"
"I want to save Rias from a terrible fate.I don't want her to be married and be taken against her will.I want to save her from that terrible fate."
"So you wanna be a hero,Huh.That's good and all,but you didn't answer my question Why should I help you train?"
"What-t?"
"Alex-san…"Asia murmured just as shocked as Issei.
"Terrible fate?As I see it that's her duty as a Pure Booded Devil and a Gremory."
"But she doesn't want to be seen as just a Gremory,She wants to be seen as just Rias!"Issei said practically screaming.
"Then tell me,What great task has she done to be recognized as just Rias?Or more importantly do you what has she even done?"
"Uh-h."Both Issei and Asia started stuttering hearing Alex.
"Let me tell you none,the entire supernatural world see's her as the Gremory Princess the younger sibling of the current Lucifer.Yet rather that trying to change that prospective as she desires she didn't do any thing.She couldn't even change the prospective of her own kin."
"So-o you won't help Issei-san because you hate President Rias?"Asked Asia looking down.
"Firstly,I didn't say I won't help you.Secondly,I don't hate her I am a man who judges a person on their actions and deeds not their desire and wants."Alex said clearing the air."A tip for you in the long run the world and the supernatural society specifically the one you are associated to won't care about your desire and wishes will only care about your achievements and actions If you wannabe a High Class Devil and more."
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"So what are we gonna do?"Issei asked as he stood in front of Alex in a patch of clear land surrounded by forest.
"We will be improving your base."
"My base?"
"Your physical capabilities mainly strength speed and your dexterity.You sacred gear at the end of the day uses your base as a starting point if your base isn't strong and stable you won't be able to maximise your sacred gear.It will also help you in the long run by making not making you completely dependent on your sacred gear."
"How?Do we even have enough ti-Guh!"Before Issei could finish talking Alex appeared in front of him kicking him in his gut which caused Issei to be thrown a long distance crashing into a tree.
"Issei-san!!"
"We are going to at this for a long time,aren't we?"Muttered Alex as he eyed Asia who appeared beside Issei healing him.Stand up,I didn't kick you that hard else pieces of your flesh would be scattered around the forest
"Y-You Wh-hish"Issei stood up albeit barely.
"Heh,that's the spirit hey strengthen the barrier and Asia be prepared to heal him."Alex with a smirk called out to Kuroka who was watching the whole spectacle happening around her and to Asia who stood behind Issei.
Flashback end.
"But he is facing a-a High class devil."
"And he is a Longinus wielder trained personally by me."Hearing Alex assure her did calm her mind.
"Alex-san?"
"Hmm?"
"Umm,Is kuro san also a part of supernatural world?"Asked Asia as she pointed at Kuroka's sleeping figure on his lap.
"She is."
"Was that lion in your room a part of your Sacred Gear?"
"Well that's a tricky question and the answer to that is both Yes and No."
Alex lost in thought felt something on his shoulder,he looked to find Asia leaning on him and sleeping.
[You know I half expected you to tell her the truth.]
'Well its better if she doesn't know.'
[Hmm.So,How long will you keep this up?]
'Keep what up?'
[You know what I mean.The Devils won't appreciate you living here after what you have done in the past.]
'We will decide when we reach that point.'