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Chapter 23 - Behind the scenes and the coming storm

 third person pov 

 

 

Things weren't going well for Rias 

 

 

Even though the church incident with Daniele did not spread much thanks to Grayfia, who first discovered this situation, it could not be hidden from the ears of the relevant people.

 

 

Using this incident as an excuse, the marriage contract, which was supposed to be due until graduation, was brought forward and this caught Rias off guard. 

 

 

Riser and Grayfia, who came with its, confirmed the reality of this situation and her hands were tied. 

 

 

Still, she was reluctant to give up, she wanted to marry someone she wanted, someone she was truly in love with. 

 

 

The incident was recorded in the [Rating game] clause mentioned in the marriage contract 

 

 

Rias' only salvation is to win this fight 

 

 

Although she was disgusted with Riser, he still gave her an advance and received a week's training time. 

 

 

....

 

 

But this didn't work either, but the real surprise was that Rias's pawn turned out to be Sekiryuutei. 

 

 

This fact surprised even Rias 

 

 

..... The wing flutter of the butterfly named Daniele Berti even impressed the individual named Issei Hyoudou. 

 

 

At the church, Asia is rescued by Daniele, 'cleansing' the fallen angels in the process

 

 

This situation caused Issei to not be able to fight the war that would trigger his growth. 

 

 

But the biggest problem was that he prevented Longinus from fully awakening with the exorcist gun

 

Rias still thought Issei's Sacred Gear was Twice Critical, Issei's demonic power was very low and he became the new devil,Therefore, instead of training Sacred Gear, which has a fixed ability, she focused on other subjects she could teach him. 

 

 

Yet ironically he managed to recreate Dress Break

 

 

 

Still wasn't enough to win the game 

 

 

Issei's body, which woke up his Longinus, could not stand it at that moment and he fainted. 

 

 

Later when he woke up he was visited by Grayfia 

 

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"Open the door!!!! Asia please help!!!!"

 

 

Issei was knocking hard on the door of the church, which was like new, while continuing to shout. 

 

 

When there was no sound, he finally gritted his teeth. 

 

 

" I need the cross and holy water otherwise....."

 

 

 

 

Issei knew he didn't have time. He prepared to break the door with the red glove that now completely covered his left arm.

"Oryaaaa!"

 

 

Just as the red-gloved fist was about to hit the door, a hand reached out and caught it. 

 

 

"I will stop you here Hyoudou-sama"

 

 

"But---"

 

 

"Going any further will only make the problem worse.Please don't force me to take drastic measures "

 

 

"I!! I understand "

 

 

Issei bowed his head but still did not give up and challenged Riser 

 

 

Result: unfortunately another defeat 

 

 

Finally Sirzech himself was forced to take action 

 

 

He secretly made a deal with Riser via telepathy. Although Riser was reluctant, he still could not resist Lucifer and agreed. 

 

 

 

"Hmph!! If you don't want me that much, I , Great Riser don't want you at all!!!!"

 

 

The truth is that the one who benefits the most here is Riser, and he is aware of this. 

 

 

'Crushed the red dragon emperor' in front of everyone.Perhaps the weakest title in history, but still an important one 

 

 

Apart from this, the agreement with Sirzechs basically included Sirzech's support for the strengthening of the Peerage. 

 

 

It's actually not that difficult when it comes to popularity and family honor in the underworld. 

 

 

As for himself, all he has to do is get higher scores in the rating game after strengthening his peerage. 

 

 

The situation of his family cannot be shaken easily, after all, Phoenix Tears are too perfect to give up. 

 

 

So.....meh

 

 

Riser mentally shrugged, he may have lost a hot fiancée but damn he prefers his peerage more in person.After this ridiculous incident, he and his girls will resolve the 'sadness' of his breakup with his new fiancé in private ways. 

 

 

Riser didn't know, he had just dodged the bullet. If he had known, he probably would have taken the initiative to send a bouquet of flowers to Daniele. 

 

 

As for the others in the room  

 

 

Everyone was confused and couldn't make a sound. 

 

 

Rias was watching the situation with a confused look. 

 

 

Was that easy!!!

 

 

Give me back my sadness and anxiety 

 

 

Rias really wanted to PoD somewhere now

 

 

The night ended with the end of the engagement between Riser and Rias 

 

 

Rias sprouted a small seed of love for her [pawn] who tried to save her, but whether this seed will bloom or not is another matter. 

 

 

 Unfortunately, the red dragon emperor, who had received neither a Griffon ride nor a  kiss, was now unconscious. 

 

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Morning

 

Daniele pov 

 

When I opened my eyes what I saw was yellow

 

 

Yellow on the right, yellow on the left, yellow on me 

 

 

Of course, the softness that comes with yellow on three sides 

 

 

It goes without saying that I sleeps with three blonde beauties that every man and some girls with 'special' preferences will look at with envy. 

 

 

But the real problem here is...how will I get up? 

 

 

Aside from Asia above me, Lavinia and Shigune hug my arms very tightly. 

 

 

If I get up, I'll wake them all up

 

Finally, I couldn't bear to wake them up and waited half an hour for them to wake up. 

 

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Azazel stopped by again while having breakfast. 

 

 

"Heh~~~ so the red one also appeared  "

 

 

Azazel was reading the newspaper in his hand while sitting next to me with a slight grin, and when I took advantage of the proximity and looked, my eyes widened. 

 

 

The headline said: 

 

 

DRAGON VS PHENEX !!!!!  ENGAGEMENT BROKEN OFF !!!!!!

 

 

So the events of Kokabiel will start soon, but it's best to be careful as unexpected things like Walpurga's death may happen. 

 

 

As for the engagement, it's none of my business. 

 

Also probably went according to Canon 

 

 

I came back for breakfast 

 

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""""Thanks for everything """

 

 

Asia and I said at the same time to the people who saw us off 

 

 

"Don't forget to visit more"

 

 

Tobio said with a smile. 

 

 

"See you later Asia-chan!"

 

 

Natsume hugged Asia 

 

 

"We will continue the lessons with magical communication, A-chan, and I will visit as well."

 

 

"See you Asia-san and..... I don't intend to stay behind "

 

 

Shigune also hugged her like other girls, but she seemed to whisper something to her. 

 

 

"M-Me too!!"

 

 

Asia blushed for some reason afterwards.Shigune smiled at her.

 

 

....women are weird 

 

 

"See you Exorcist boy"

 

 

"Likewise Leone"

 

 

Wait what did he say 

 

 

"Leone????"

 

 

"Well, you are Lucidra's rival, aren't you? Daniele and Leon, Leone for short."

 

 

"Don't call me that"

 

 

I warned Kouki, I don't want that awful nickname, it sounds feminine. 

 

 

Then I remembered the incident in the bathroom a while ago. 

 

 

"Lavinia"

 

 

I caught the attention of Lavinia and the others 

 

 

"I will visit soon"

 

 

Lavinia blinked her eyes in surprise. 

 

 

The smile that appeared on her face afterwards could melt even the coldest hearts.

 

 

"Yes! I will wait"

 

 

After talking for a while it was finally time to leave, we decided to go by motorbike instead of going by train as before. 

 

 

I took a helmet off the motorcycle and helped Asia put it on her head, and I got on the motorcycle first and gave the gas slightly. 

 

 

*Vrooooo*

 

I love this sound!!!!

 

 

I put on my own helmet and got on the bike. 

 

 

"It's your turn Asia"

 

 

"H-hai!!"

 

 

Asia could barely get on the bike by pulling on my shoulder. 

 

 

Then she wrapped both her arms around my waist 

 

 

"I-I'm ready!!!"

 

 

"Lets go!!!"

 

 

*Vrooooo!!!!!!*

 

 

"Kyaaaaa!"

 

 

Asia shouted, wrapping her arms around me tighter as I stepped on the gas.

 

 

Pfffftt-----The same thing happened to Irina 

 

 

 

 

I wonder how they are doing, I haven't called them for a week, it's best to call them when I get back. 

 

 

 

By the way....for the idiots who called Asia flat in my previous life, they didn't know...soft 

 

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When we finally arrived at the church, I made sure there was no one around and placed the engine in my space storage. 

 

 

When I reached for the door, I suddenly felt strange. Why was the trap I set half triggered? 

 

 

Let's see, I have placed 3 conditions for its activation. 

 

 

1--More than one devil must be near the church 

 

2-- they must pass a certain level 

 

3--trying to break in 

 

 

The strength of the defense system increases as each of the three conditions is met. 

 

 

Isn't the last part triggered? 

 

 

I felt a strange loss....It was one of the best defenses I've ever created and I'd love to see the outcome 

 

 

...Okay, I hope I'm not starting to be sadistic. 

 

 

"Daniele-san"

 

 

"Hmm"

 

 

"Are you okay, you've been answering the door for a while.....I see!! So this is a monologue right?"

 

 

Asia's words made my eyebrows twitch

 

 

"That's... actually not entirely wrong."

 

 

"So Daniele-san is an otaku?"

 

 

I felt an arrow piercing my chest 

 

 

"One more time.....not a entirely wrong again" 

 

 

*sigh* It was going to be a long day 

 

 

[I enjoy this so much]

 

 

fucking cat 

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The sound of the phone ringing was coming to my ears. Finally, when I heard the click sound symbolizing that the line was reached, I smiled when I heard the familiar voice. 

 

 

"Dany?"

 

 

"Hi Griselda it's been a while"

 

 

".....You brat!! Are you calling now?!"

 

 

"Haha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's been a little busy these days, how are things there?"

 

 

"Well, most of the problems have been solved, but there is still the possibility of people looking bad at Asia, so I came up with a solution."

 

 

"So what is this?"

 

 

"Who knows "

 

 

"Come on Griselda, you can't leave me hanging like this."

 

 

"*giggle* okay okay, here's the plan....."

 

 

When I heard about Griselda, I felt my eyes widen, then a feeling of laughter came. 

 

 

"Pffffft. If that happens, I don't think they'll even dare to make eye contact, let alone look at her."

 

 

"So how are the other two?"

 

 

"Hmm both --- Dany!!! Is that you!!!"

 

 

A sudden loud familiar voice made me giggle. 

 

 

"Hello Irina "

 

 

"Mou! Why don't you call?"

 

 

"sorry~~~"

 

 

"You don't sound sad Dany!!!!"

 

 

"Dany."

 

 

"Hi Xenovia "

 

 

"....I miss you "

 

My mouth opened and closed, ignoring the slight warmth on my heart

 

 

".....Me too "

 

 

I explained what happened next and they listened.

 

 

After talking for about around 30 minutes , I could hear yawning sounds on the other end of the phone. 

 

 

"Go to bed now "

 

 

"Booo~~~ I don't want it"

 

 

"I want to talk some more, Dany."

 

 

I ignored Irina and Xenovia's objections 

 

 

"The rest is up to you, Griselda."

 

"Traitor/Traitor"

 

 

"See ya~~~~"

 

.

 

..

 

...

 

"Pffftttttt---These two are seriously puhahaha"

 

 

"Daniele-san"

 

 

"Oh, have you taken your bath, Asia? "

 

 

Asia, now wearing her pajamas , confirmed my words. 

 

 

"Was Daniele-san talking on the phone?"

 

 

"That's right, people I know from church"

 

 

"Church..."

 

 

As I looked at Asia, I softened my gaze and reached out to caress her freshly washed hair. 

 

 

"Don't worry, I will introduce you to them, you will undoubtedly become best friends."

 

 

"I understand...D-daniele-san I am"

 

 

She squirmed a little while playing with her own hands 

 

 

"....Again "

 

 

Even though her face was red she didn't reject my words 

 

"*sigh* but for the last time"

 

 

"Hai!!!"

 

 

Asia got into my bed, covered herself up to her nose, and looked at me expectantly with her emerald eyes. 

 

 

"I am going to the bathroom"

 

 

I headed towards the church bathroom

 

 

[Last time huh]

 

 

"Really the last time"

 

 

[Keep telling yourself that maybe one day it will come true]

 

 

Even though I wanted to refuse, I didn't say anything

 

 

"Am I spoiling her too much?"

 

 

[Well, considering what she's been through so far, a little pampering wouldn't hurt, but let's be honest, can you refuse her]

 

 

""*sigh* I don't know"

 

 

I went to the bathroom 

 

 

 

I eventually joined Asia on the bed and reflexively wrapped my arms around the girl who approached me. 

 

 

I fell asleep with the smell of freshly washed shampoo and Asia's own scent. 

 

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third person pov 

 

 

Meanwhile, problems were brewing elsewhere 

 

 

Orthodox Church 

 

 

*Booom*

 

 

Exorcists had already taken action when the explosion was heard. The place where the explosion took place was a vault where the holy swords were kept, especially a certain sword pieces.

 

 

When the exorcists entered, they found that the hidden safe had been shattered, most of the Holy swords remained, but two specific sword pieces were missing. 

 

 

There were a few crow feather-like black feathers around and an enormous light power, but the light power was not completely pure, indicating that it belonged to the fallen angel. 

 

 

Considering the intensity of the light power, it was undoubtedly a Cadre 

 

 

They had to check the secret images and find out the identity of the person who did this, but there was an undoubted truth. 

 

 

----Excalibur Pieces were stolen 

 

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A storm was approaching Kuoh