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"Don't know. Remain on guard." Koneko ordered as she got in front of Ritsuka.
"Relax. Tense up too much and you'll make mistakes. Besides, we're here to talk not fight." Ritsuka advised the young girl. While she didn't fully relax, she did drop her fists to the side instead.
The two sat down on the couches provided though it was tough actually getting Koneko to agree to it. Ritsuka was worried that she might do something aggressive.
"Koneko relax. We need to pay attention to everything being said. Don't let what you think paint your demeanor while we talk." Ritsuka warned as he leaned back into the couch.
"Senpai… your eyes. Why are they different?" Koneko finally took a long look at him noting that they were amber instead of blue.
"Nothing. I'm just prepared for anything. I shall see through whatever lies could come up… that's all." Ritsuka answered though he evaded the question slightly. Koneko bit her lip lightly, wanting to know more but in enemy territory it would be suicidal.
Before the two could actually discuss things the curtain was pulled back revealing a man in a gray kimono. His brown hair seemed to end in golden locks with a black goatee to finish the look. He gave a small wave which Ritsuka returned without any sense of fear while Koneko seemed to curl slightly into Ritsuka. It confused him slightly if the crinkling of his nose was anything to go by but his eyes never strayed off of Azazel.
"Sorry for taking so long. I hope you didn't waste too much time making small talk with Shemhazai." Azazel chuckled as he sat in a recliner lounging about without a care in the world.
"Nah… kind of wished he was more conversational though. I think he was just weirded out by me trying to make small talk with him." Ritsuka answered easily enough with a shrug. "So… I know we're here for a reason but I wasn't really told what it was. I'm just guessing it was the fact that Fallen Angels were trying to kill a human on devil territory."
The words felt really weird to Ritsuka… like they were never real to begin with. He had seen gods and demons. He had fought against creator deities which apparently were higher than gods in some sense but territorial squabbles between devils, which are not demons, and fallen angels from western religions were just a thing that happened. It boggled the mind and had he not been through some of the weirdest things around it might have made him pause in thought.
"Ah that would be my bad. I told them to help me find some sacred gears for my research stint that I forgot to put them on a shorter leash. They're all stupider than most of my people but sometimes I even forget that they're shortsighted fools." Azazel waved it off though his tone was apologetic.
"No problem. I heard they suffered for their attack though. At least what rumors are going around." Ritsuka mentioned as Koneko pinched his side lightly. "Some devils are talking after all."
Koneko patted his side. It was a crude system but Ritsuka was more used to speaking and Koneko didn't want to speak to a fallen angel.
"Surprised that a human would know so much about something like that. Scared of becoming a devil? Why not choose to become a Fallen Angel instead. You get far more benefits than as a Devil." Azazel smirked as he stared into Ritsuka's eyes.
'Hm… they aren't red… but they are amber. So he did something magical before entering the building. Eyes are looking heavy… real heavy. Reminds me of my own eyes whenever I have to look in a mirror.' Azazel kept his smile on while he looked at the human.
It was more obvious now that he looked at this… Ritsuka Fujimaru… before him. He could feel the magical signature that had overflowed with temporal magic. It was lighter than the first moment but it was obvious at that point that he was the source. The apologetic look on his face told him all he needed to know about his choice as well. He wouldn't become anything and would rather remain a human.
It was strange though. For the life of him, Azazel couldn't figure out why the Gremory heir wanted this human in her company. He wasn't strong looking nor was he a magical prodigy. Yet, this human must have done something to win against Dohnaseek, who while was going against his orders, lost against him. It was baffling to say the least.
There was no sacred gear within him… and yet he felt at the same level experience wise as himself. His gaze while colored by magic of some sort was piercing and dangerous. It felt as though this human had decided the fate of billions alone with his actions… but that was insane to really think of. No one except for the Lord in heaven had ever done something like that and not come out of it without some kind of mental scars.
"I'm sorry. I already have a contract with Rias. Also I'd rather remain human. It's how I use my magic." Ritsuka answered with a light smile… but it didn't reach his eyes. They remained locked on him and Azazel felt as though he was talking with someone who knew the game.
"Of course. After all switching sides like so would make you disloyal and very killable after all. Then how about deals? Would you be willing to make one of those before our negotiations?" Azazel kept his smile not even feeling the least bit slighted by Ritsuka's refusal.
"Depends on the deal." Ritsuka answered in an even tone.
"Well you see… my subordinates were viciously attacked and I do have an obligation to punish them both for losing and going against the spirit of my orders." Azazel mentioned as he snapped his fingers.
A large man wearing a green bodysuit and brown robe stepped in wheeling out four figures that had been tied up thoroughly enough. His strange full beard combo and stern appearance was the most striking thing about him.
"Thank you Bariquel. See they lost to a human quite badly so I do have to do something about it. Thankfully the human in question who did so decided to grace me with his presence today." Azazel gave a light chuckle which caused the four tied up fallen angels to tremble.
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