Training & Education

Issei and his friends were at their home resting from yesterday's ordeal. At least that was the case till Dante came.

"You guys ready to get stronger" Dante said excitedly

Rias wanted to refuse him, but the fact that her brother insisted she accepts left her with little choice "let's get ready to go guys" she commanded her peerage

"We're not going anywhere" Dante said when everyone turned to him he continued "your bodies and magic are already tired from yesterday's ordeal, so today's training will be different" he said as he took out of his inventory a large metallic hula-hoop like ring

"What are we going to do with that sensei?" Issei asked

"I'll explain it when they get here" Dante answered

"who-" Rias was interrupted by the magic circle of the Sitri family appearing followed by the appearance of Sona and her pearage "were you forced into this as well?" Rias asked

Sona simply nodded, Dante decided to chime in "you two and anyone else who doesn't want to get stronger are not welcome to train under me" Dante then turned to face the future heirs Grimori and Sitri "you will need a lesson in understanding your position in this, and I think your weakest peerage members surpassing you in a week should do it"

Both girls looked offended, until they looked around for support only to notice their own peerages avoiding their eyes except Issei who looked upset "umm, Issei?" Rias tried

Issei simply shook his head "he is my sensei. I told you how much he means to me. I knew you didn't want to train and you promised to respect him" he looked betrayed

*BAM* "Calm down Issei" Dante again moved without anyone seeing him move "can't you see you're hurting her more deeply than you can see"

To Rias it was the first time Issei truly was angry at her, and it hurt her that she was truly at fault in this "I'm sorry Issei" she said in a weak voice. She then turned to Dante and bowed "I apologise for my ignorance, Sensei" Sona followed her actions soon after

"Forgiveness without punishment is un-educational" Dante said and snapped his fingers causing both girls to wear Serafall's version of a magical girl uniform

Before anyone else can react they heard the sound of a shutter click "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" they both called

"I'm sending this to Sirzechs and Sera" Dante said

"NOOOO"

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The two magical girls, their peerage and their sensei are all sitting at the large dining table in the dining room. Dante placed the hoop on the table, and the hoop started to shape itself to fit on the edges of the table.

"This hoop is charmed to allow you access to an artificial mindscape, from there we can start training. You will not improve physically, but technique and magic should improve as they are mental" Dante explained to his new students "simply grab it and concentrate on it. See you in there" he said as he closed his eyes

It didn't take long for everyone to join him in the mindscape. The mindscape was an attempt by Dante to create the room of requirements. He succeeded in creating it but couldn't progress further than that without using the laws of creation.

Once everyone was inside they started looking around and taking in their surroundings. The area was of empty plains that are surrounded by trees.

"alright kids" Dante called "we are going to separate for individual training now" as he spoke he created several copies of himself. They didn't have time to be surprised as each copy pointed at one of them and told them to follow. Once they were separate the training started truly

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"Alright Issei, what do you think you are lacking currently?" Dante began as they reached their destination

Issei thought for a second then answered "honestly, everything" he then continued "I'm physically weaker than miss Shuri and slower than Kiba, magically I'm nowhere near Rias or akeno and all the physical fighters can kick my ass in technique" he concluded with a sigh "I don't even know where to begin"

Dante smiled, happy of the progress he made with his student "let's start with your magic power as you can't improve your technique without the physical power to support it, and we can't train that here" Dante explained. He then conjured a sphere with a green natural glow "this is a seed from a tree of life…"

Before he can continue Ddraig interrupted "I thought they were extinct!" he said with a surprised voice

"They were, but I can create them" Dante wanted to continue but was interrupted again

"If the factions know they will come after you, you know that right?" Ddraig asked

Dante was getting pissed "thank you for the warning, now here is one of my own, if you don't stop interrupting me I will turn the boosted gear pink for an entire decade" Dante said with one of his 'nice' smiles "got it?"

"YES" both Ddraig and for some reason Issei answered

"Good, now absorb it like you did with Albion's power and I'll teach you how to use its power" Dante said returning to teacher mode

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"What do you think you are lacking currently?" Dante asked Kiba

Kiba stood there thinking for a minute before answering "I think I can grow stronger and faster but I can't think of anything in terms of technique"

Dante nodded and then asked Kiba "did you hear of the tragedy of Emiya Shirou the Archer"

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"Have you accepted what you were born as yet?" Dante asked Akeno

She smiled fondly while looking at Issei "yes" she answered

"Great, this makes my job easier" Dante said as he gave her a book

Akeno read the title of the book "the will of lightning by Solomon" she was surprised by the creator's name as Solomon was known as the human king of demons "is this…"

"Read it and learn everything in it. Once we are out I will give you the real copy" he interrupted her then continued ask me if there is anything you don't understand" to which she nodded and sat down to read

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"So, what are you going to teach me?" Shuri started only to dive out of the way of an incoming punch when she looked back up she saw him standing in his position with a version of her is standing between them in a combat stance

"You have not focused on hand to hand enough, and you haven't been using your magic to increase your physical abilities" he spoke in a cold voice "you are no longer human Shuri, let it go and use your magic…" at this point, she looked conflicted "or suffer at your own weakness" as he finished the demonified Shuri attacked to continue the fight

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"What do you think you are lacking currently?" Dante asked Xenovia

"Speed" was Xenovia's immediate answer

Dante nodded and began to teach her how to move her demonic power to strengthen her legs or arms or for defence. This would help her in the future to develop her own swordsman style.

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Dante sat Rias down on a desk in front of a black board and changed his clothing to that of a teacher, glasses and everything "what you lack besides your weak physique is knowledge. You depend too much on your family magic, so much so your control over said magic is actively shit" he said with a glare as if daring her to disagree. When he saw no dispute coming from her "Any questions?" he asked

Asia who was there with them raised her hand "um, why am I here as well, Inoki-sensei?" she asked timidly

"Simply put, you have the potential for magic. Your sacred gear added to the Bishop evil piece should make you close to the top in magical potential. That is while ignoring your own potential as a human" seeing no more questions he continued his lesson in magic

Dante taught Sona and her peerage similarly in an individual case by case scenario. The truth is that he was up all day the day before making lesson plans for them alongside Solo as he didn't want to fail as a master. He truly liked teaching and he liked watching his student's growth.