Just after I left the meeting with Rias in occult research club, a voice called out from behind me.
"Alex, wait a moment."
It was Issey. I turned to see her hurrying down the hallway, her expression a mix of determination and something else I couldn't quite place.
"What's up, Issey?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
She caught up to me, slightly out of breath. "I just wanted to thank you again for the potion. It really helped."
I waved off her gratitude. "No need to thank me. You did the hard part by protecting Asia. The potion was just a little something to help with the aftermath."
Issey looked determined, her eyes fierce with resolve. "You're going to bring Asia back, right?"
Obviously. How could I lose someone like Asia to some side character?
"Yes," I said, meeting her gaze. "I will bring her back."
Issey's expression softened for a moment, but then she steeled herself. "Then bring me too. She protected me from that Freed guy, now it's my turn to help her."
I looked at her for a moment, impressed by her resolve. Despite her recent injuries and the danger she faced, Issey was ready to dive back into the fray for a friend. Admirable, if a bit reckless.
"You do that, Rias is going to whoop your ass if she hears about this," I warned, raising an eyebrow. In fact, Rias did punish Issei in the original story for reckless behavior.
Issey winced but didn't back down. "I don't care. Asia needs our help, and I'm not going to sit around while she's in danger."
I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. "Fine, but if Rias finds out and comes after you, don't say I didn't warn you. And make sure you're actually ready for this."
Issey nodded firmly. "I understand. Thank you, Alex."
After our talk, I teleported back to Nazarick, the grand fortress that served as my base. The transition was seamless, and I found myself standing in the ornate throne room. I quickly sent a mental message to Yuri, instructing her to pick up Raynare and bring her to the throne room.
While I waited, I took a moment to admire the intricate details of the throne room. The place always had a way of making me feel powerful, with its high ceilings, grandiose pillars, and the sense of authority that permeated the air.
Not long after, the doors opened, and Yuri entered, leading Raynare by the arm. Raynare's expression was a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. She had been a fallen angel, a former enemy, but now she was an asset to Nazarick under my command.
"Alex-sama," Yuri greeted me with a bow. "I have brought Raynare as you requested."
"Thank you, Yuri," I said, nodding at her. I turned to Raynare, who stood nervously, her wings slightly twitching. "Raynare, it seems your friends are causing trouble for both me and the devils."
Raynare's eyes widened, and she quickly straightened up, her demeanor shifting dramatically. "I deeply apologize, Alex-sama! How may this humble servant assist you?" Her sudden politeness was almost comical, like watching a cat suddenly start acting like a dog.
Well, this is new. Did she hit her head or something? I thought. Maybe she had a change of heart. Or maybe she thought if she acted like the perfect minion, I'd go easy on her, maybe demiurge didn't. Either way, it was kind of amusing.
"I need your insight on Freed and other fallen angel," I began, watching her closely. "They causing trouble and holding someone important to me. Now what I need to tell me is that if they possess any advance barrier spell."
"Of course, esteemed Alex-sama, ruler of Nazarick, beacon of power and wisdom," Raynare gushed, almost tripping over her words in her eagerness to please. She was laying it on thick, and I could practically see the sweat forming on her brow.
Okay, now this is just getting ridiculous. Did she swallow a thesaurus of flattery or something?
"Raynare, just focus on the information," I said, suppressing a chuckle. "Do they have advanced barrier spells or not?"
Raynare composed herself quickly. "Yes, Alex-sama. They do have some advanced barrier spells, primarily to protect themselves during their nefarious activities. Freed, in particular, is fond of using them to set traps and ensure he has a safe retreat."
"Why do you ask about barrier spells?" Yuri inquired, her brow furrowed with curiosity.
"I put a shadow demon on Issey," I explained, "to keep an eye on her and ensure her safety. But when she was fighting with Freed, I lost contact with it. I suspect he used one of those barriers to block the connection."
Yuri nodded, understanding dawning on her face. "Thank you, My Lord, for your kind reply."
"And Raynare, Ready to meet you friends,"
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