Chapter 67 - Yasaka (1/2)
When everyone heard Alex's words, they didn't know what to think. Rosswiesse and Serafall were dumbfounded that he came here to say that, and Kunou was indignant that someone would say that to her mother. Yasaka was just surprised, before her eyes became sharp and she asked,
”Is there any basis for your words?” Alex nodded his head, he couldn't tell people how he actually knew these things, so he made up a story.
”I ran into a group of the Khaos brigades hero faction members the other day. They all fled, but I managed to get one and he told me about a plan to use you and your connection with the Leylines around Kyoto to summon great red.” While Yasaka was thinking about Alex's words, Serafall and Rosswiesse were looking at him strangely. They knew he was lying about where he got the information, but recalled the demands he made when they joined him to Kyoto, so they both kept silent.
”Is there a chance that their plans have been changed due to a leak happening?” Yasaka was thinking that if Alex was told this by someone from the inside of the hero faction, they would possibly cancel their plans. But since Alex made up the story, he knew that it wouldn't be changed.
”It's doubtful, they plan on capturing someone in the same league as a Maou, they wouldn't change too much if their plans got leaked I would think. And I never got specifics, so we know it's coming, just not when or where.” Alex was truthful this time, he didn't recall when or where Yasaka got kidnapped in the series, so they could only have their guard increased. She nodded her head and asked,
”So what would you like to do about it?” Alex replied,
”I would like to personally guard you for the next several days, so that I could combat them while you run away.” Yasaka smiled and turned to Serafall,
”Is this the will of the Maou? To have the red dragon be my guard?” Serafall looked uncomfortable, as it now looked like they were trying to interfere with her protection, but she couldn't blame Alex as he wasn't the one who asked to bring her. She fully intended to contact Sirzechs and Azazel after this though.
”Yes, we wish to cooperate more with the youkai groups, and hope that us extending our hands will be a gesture of our good will.” Yasaka nodded, and replied,
”Very well, I'll have rooms prepared for each of you, and you must be tired after the trip so I'll also arrange for a visit to some of our hot springs. Red dragon, I plan to attend a meeting with messengers of Sakra tomorrow. If there is a plan to kidnap me it will most likely take place then. I will trouble you and the rook of Rias Gremory to escort me.” Alex nodded, as he figured that she was correct. Rosswiesse also nodded her head, as she wanted to do her party to help as well. Serafall then spoke up,
”I will also take part of the meeting and escort, in order to ensure nothing happens.”
”NO!” Alex said suddenly, shocking everyone. He then stated,
”They are most likely going to be led by the user of the ”true Longinus”, the holy spear. It's bad enough that the leader of the eastern youkai is being risked, we can't risk one of the Maou as well.” Everyone looked at him in surprise, and then Rosswiesse said,
”I agree, we have to ensure the protection of lady Yasaka, we can't fight properly if we have to protect multiple VIPs.” Serafall looked as if she was going to cry, she could actually override the twos opinions if she wanted, but their reasons were justified. She decided that she'll mention this to Sirzechs as well, and possibly ask for backup.
As they were being taken to their rooms, Yasaka looked at the back of the young man who offered her his protection. She was quite surprised that he came all the way here, out of his way, to protect her. It was even more surprising that he was offering to do so against the most powerful weapon against Devils like him. Kunou was also looking at the man, she didn't like that at first that he said something was going out happen to her mom out of nowhere. But when the talks progressed she realized that he was trying to help her, and that he was going it be in danger to do so.