Eastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula.
Inside a castle, an old man with white hair sat on the throne. He was the current oldest Godslayer, Sasha Dejanstahl Voban.
At this moment, a Ten-Winged Fallen Angel flew in through the window.
Voban waved his hand, and skeletons carried out a chair. The Fallen Angel didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.
Kokabiel, a Ten-Winged Fallen Angel, a complete war maniac, and also the mastermind behind this Holy Sword incident.
"Voban, it's not easy to see you, but where's that little knight of yours?" Kokabiel's first words directly hit Voban's sore spot.
Voban's veins bulged on his forehead. He thought of that damned King of Swords. With Man of Steel, he couldn't be killed no matter what. If he didn't give in, he would come to him every day.
He wanted to use Red Punishment, but the wind-up was too long and consumed too much, and he would suffer if he used it.
"I gave my knight away."
Voban asked, "Kokabiel, what do you need me for this time? Or is there news of another Heretic God?"
"No, I need your help."
"What do you need my help with?"
Kokabiel's smile was a bit frightening. "I need your help to stall or kill a guy."
"Who?"
"The Seventh King, a devil who became a Godslayer."
Hearing Kokabiel's words, Voban was no longer sleepy. The King of Swords was brought here by this guy.
Godslayers do not interfere in battles between other factions, and other factions cannot interfere in matters between Godslayers, these are unwritten rules within the circle. However, intercepting and killing a Godslayer who had caused him trouble was not impossible.
The Starless Night was approaching soon, and the divine tool he wanted and the priestess to summon the Heretic God were not yet ready.
He heard that the divine tool was on the Seventh Godslayer.
That's great. The priestess, the divine tool, and the Heretic God he wanted to summon could all be dealt with at once.
"How about it? Have you thought about it?"
"I'll do it. Kokabiel, you owe me a favor."
—
Inside a classroom at Kuoh Academy.
Abel lay sprawled on the desk, looking drained.
Damn it!
That thousand-year-old dragon bullied me, young and weak, and openly forced her way into my room.
Is there any justice? Is there any fairness left?
Rias and the others looked at Abel, wanting to laugh a little, but more than that, they were worried. After all, the situation last night could be heard from several rooms away.
"Are you alright?"
Saying that, Asia even began to heal Abel with her Sacred Gear.
Looking at Asia, Abel ruffled her hair. Indeed, Asia was the best little darling.
"Alright, Asia, I'm fine."
"Really?"
"Really. Don't worry."
Youth activated, removing the negative effect on him—kidney overdraft.
Very good. He was alive again.
"See, I'm fine now, right?"
Abel showed his unblemished body, and Asia's worried heart relaxed.
Just then, Sona walked in with a girl. Looking at Abel, the resentment in her eyes could not be hidden.
"Alright, everyone, this is the new…"
"Yuri!?"
Before she could be introduced, Liliana exclaimed upon seeing Mariya Yuri on the stage.
Erica was a sudden appearance, while Mariya Yuri was Liliana's childhood friend. After all, the two met and became acquainted at Voban's place when they were young.
Hearing someone call out her name, Mariya Yuri paused, then looked in the direction of the voice.
"Liliana?"
The moment she saw Liliana, an expression of surprise appeared on her face.
Liliana quickly walked towards Mariya Yuri and embraced her excitedly.
"Ahem! Since you already know each other, Liliana, I'll leave her to you."
"No problem, Sona."
Regarding the arrangement for the new classmate, Liliana accepted it just like that.
Abel watched this scene with interest. He didn't need to worry about what happened next. After all, with Liliana here to gain favorability, Abel believed it wouldn't be long before the favorability could be maxed out.
Time passed bit by bit.
Liliana took Mariya Yuri on a tour of the school.
Yuuto was still as confused as ever.
...
At the main gate of Kuoh Academy, Xenovia and Irina had already arrived.
However, Irina was deeply affected and slightly withdrawn. She never expected that Issei, her childhood friend, would turn into a devil.
Of course, that wasn't the point. The point was that he... he actually liked men!
Her original hopeful heart shattered.
Xenovia looked at Irina and rubbed her forehead helplessly. "Alright, Irina, that guy has already become a devil."
"I know, but I'm still a bit unwilling."
"Let's go together and pay a visit to the owner of this territory. Although I don't really want to interact with devils, this is still the Church's order."
Saying that, Xenovia and Irina walked into the academy.
The moment the two stepped into the academy, Abel, Sona, and Rias in the Student Council all noticed.
The people from the Church actually dared to come to the devils' territory.
Rias and Sona's expressions changed slightly, but Abel was as usual. He naturally knew the purpose of their visit. The stolen Holy Sword incident was about to begin.
"Abel, what do you think?"
"Invite them over."
"Understood."
...
Soon, Xenovia and Irina were brought to the Student Council by Sona.
Abel sat in the main seat, looking at the two in front of him. "Welcome, please have a seat."
Xenovia looked at Abel, who was sitting in the main seat, and then at Rias, who was sitting next to him.
Shouldn't Kuoh Town be the Gremory Clan's territory? Why was this guy sitting in the main seat?
Abel looked at Xenovia in front of him. It seemed the Church still had many things they hadn't said, and their information hadn't been updated?
It felt like the two of them had been sold out by the Church.
Although Xenovia was a bit confused, she and Irina still sat on the sofa.
"Thank you, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Xenovia Quarta."
"My name is Irina Shidou."
The two sat on the sofa and introduced themselves to everyone.
Abel looked at the two and said playfully, "As believers of God, you wouldn't casually interact with us. Let me guess, has something happened to the Church?"
"How did you…?"
"Irina!"
Irina wanted to speak, but she was stopped by Xenovia. Sometimes, Xenovia felt a bit helpless having a teammate like Irina.