Chapter 10 - 9 - Sasuke vs Kokabiel (1/2)
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”Eh, wait--”
”What do you mean, Sasuke-san?”
Everyone's attention was focused on Sasuke.
”Exactly what I mean. I never said I was going to help you guys. This matter doesn't concern me at all.”
”But...you helped break up the engagement with Rias-senpai, right?”
Saji was looking at Sasuke, as though he was waiting for Sasuke to change his mind.
”I only did that on a whim, and because I couldn't stand that Raiser guy. You guys are enough to rescue your club member and destroy the Holy Swords.”
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”Great...we just lost a considerable fighting force. But, even if that Sasuke guy is not here, we still have a mission to complete.” Xenovia's expression was grim and yet determined.
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”...I understand the situation.”
Kiba put his mouth on the coffee after he made a sigh. Koneko had called Kiba to the family restaurant.
”To tell the truth, I feel unsatisfied when the wielders of the Excalibur's are giving me the permission to destroy it.”
”That's a rough way to speak. If you were a ”Stray-Devil”, I would have cut you down without any time to spare.”
Kiba and Xenovia started to glare down at each other.
However, they both started to calm down.
”The other day, I was attacked by a person who had the Excalibur. At that time, he killed a priest. He is probably from your organisation. However, he was apparently injured by the Sekiryuutei before but managed to bȧrėly survive.”
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”Freed Sellzen. Former exorcist of the Vatican.”
Xenovia's eyes started to fill with hatred.
”Is that so? Freed used the Excalibur he stole to kill our fellow followers. For us to pay the price because the disposal group couldn't take care of him take time.”
”Anyways, let's move onto the cooperation strategy.”
Xenovia took out a pen and wrote her contact details on a memo pad.
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It had already been a few days and after finding a convenient bench near a lake, Sasuke sat down.
The sky gradually turned dark and the light of the stars was starting to twinkle.
For a moment, Sasuke's eyes were stolen by that real light.
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”Over and...”
”Over and...”
”Over and...”
”Over and over and over and over again!”
”Just give up and let me cut you down!”
However, Naruto breathed hard as he looked up at Sasuke.
”Can't do that.”
”Cuz”
”I'm your one and only friend!”
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{Excuse me, is this seat taken?}
A voice suddenly appeared beside Sasuke.
A man with black hair and golden bangs was standing in front of him.
Taking Sasuke's silence as a yes, the man sat down.
{Peaceful, isn't it?}
”Yeah.”
{That's what I like. Peace. But--}
{I am also interested in unique stuff. I love to collect things after all.}
Suddenly, the man's eyes felt like it was shining.
”Really.”
It was a conversation with a natural flow, but Sasuke could sense that this person was not someone normal.
He had to be cautious in his reply. The thing he could say, the thing he couldn't say, things he should lie about, it would be bad if he didn't affirm all of those.
{Why are you spending your time here?}
”That's not your concern.”
The man let out a small chuckle.
{Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. It's just...I love to meet new people you see. And, of course, especially when they possess something special.}
This guy...
The man stood up.
The man waved his hand as he walked away.
{I'm sure we will meet again.}
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As Sasuke was about to leave as well--
BOOM!
There was a strange yellow light emitting from the center of the town.
Sasuke jumped out from the bench and landed on a tree branch. Fortunately, there was hardly anyone in the park at the moment.
That place is--
Kuoh Academy.
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”Rias-senpai. We have covered the school with a large barrier. With this, unless something disastrous happens, there will be no damage outside.”
Saji reported the current situation to Rias as the Occult research club and student council gathered right in front of Kuoh Academy.
Irina had been injured during battle and was transported to the student council president's home.
”Rias, this will only keep things to the minimum. If Kokabiel were to fight seriously, not only this academy, but the whole region would be annihilated.” A young bespectacled woman warned Rias.
”I understand, Sona. We will do the rest from here.”
Rias turned to face her peerage, including Kiba and Xenovia.