Chapter 127 – Planning Friendly Competition
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In the church hall, I was walking with Vasco by my side.
He was complaining about how the exorcist in this age became so weak compared to the previous generation.
The young generation of exorcists couldn't achieve the same strength as the older generation.
They were not as good in skill, but he said that there were a few promising individuals. Those promising individuals were the younger generation that could wield holy swords.
He was proud of them, and he wanted to train the one who wield Durandal as Vasco could also wield Durandal.
We were talking about various things until he finally proposed.
"So, how about we make a friendly competition between the exorcists and youkai? We can deepen the bonds between our alliance in that way. Youkai will got experience dealing with exorcists, and the exorcists would get stronger when they fought various youkai."
That was a good idea. I was wondering how could I get my boys to gain experience fighting the supernatural in this world, but the chance came from none other than Vasco.
"How about we invite the angels? That way you will get some chance to win."
I grinned at him and provoked him a little. I jabbed him indirectly by saying that Exorcists had no chance to win against us, Youkai.
'My boys are strong, you know?'
"I should consul to Michael-sama or Gabriel-sama about that. But, it seems that you are interested in the friendly competition too."
"Actually, that's a good idea Vasco. When should we hold the competition?"
Vasco touched his chin to think for a while.
"Hmm, that's another problem. The exorcists are spread in a lot of places, so we need to gather some of the fighters first before we can hold the friendly competition. I think a week or two will be good."
"A week, huh. By the way, when is the peace conference? Isn't it in a week?"
"Ah, I almost forgot about that."
Vasco loosened his shoulder and then he touched his chin again.
"Hmm, this is difficult. After the peace conference, we will certainly be busy for a month or so. But, the peace conference was only attended by the leaders, right? How about we held the competition the day after the peace conference."
The day after the peace conference?
It would be best if the three factions attended the friendly competition in that case.
If we only held the competition between Church and Youkai, the other factions would think that the two of us were planning something without their knowledge.
Maybe the leaders wouldn't think so, but I doubt the people under them would believe it.
Another problem was the attack from Khaos Brigade.
I don't think that they will attack when knowing that the peace conference will be held in Rome, but those crazy people maybe will not think about the place as long as they could kill the leaders of the 3 factions.
But for now, I will agree with Vasco's suggestion.
"A day after the peace conference would be good. How about we invite the devils and the fallen too? They will be your allies after they sign the peace treaty."
"That's true. A friendly competition between the four factions, it will be great!"
I just smiled at Vasco without saying anything.
With that, I had a reason to bring my Hyakki Yakkou when I was acting as an observer in the peace conference.
This guy had helped me without him realizing it, what a good guy.
If Khaos Brigade brought an army when I was acting as the observer of the peace conference, it would be troublesome.
I was thinking of going with Vali at that time while hiding myself, but what was the better practice other than experience?
My Hyakki Yakkou need to fight against another army to build up their strength in this world, and there was a perfect chance for that.
"It's already midnight. What will you do? Will you stay in the church? I can ask the nun to prepare your room in that case."
Vasco offered me to stay in the church, but I just woke up in the evening, so I didn't feel sleepy at all right now.
"No, thank you. I was thinking of going around for now. I slept a whole day, so I need to move my body."
I rotated my left arm while holding my shoulder with my right hand.
Vasco looked at me and laughed.
"Hahahaha, so that meant you are sparring with me after waking up? Not only that, your body was still not in the best condition?"
"I told you, I am strong. So you better bring that Longinus user if you want to win the friendly competition."
Vasco was surprised, his mouth gaped and his eyes widened.
"So you knew about his existence? I expect no less from you."
He then smiled slightly and scratched the back of his head.
"How is this, Dulio loves running around the world to find delicious cuisine. Well, in that case, I would say that he's quite similar to you. Now I know the reason why I didn't find you uncomfortable."
"Hahahaha, I will take that as praise."
A carefree person who wasn't held back by rules and focused on his goal.
"But there is something different though." Vasco added with a serious face.
"He always paid for his meal and shared it with the children."
I looked at him while having a displeased expression.
"You think I won't share my food?"
He didn't know it, I always share my sweet with the little youkai in the Hyakki Yakkou.
How dare he said that I won't share my food.
"Not that part. I knew that Nurarihyon always run after he had a meal."
Ah, that part.
My right hand now touching my chin, and I looked at Vasco with realization.
I paid for the food though, at one time in that convenience store.
Come to think of it, I never paid for any food after that. When I was walking with Kunou, I always used Meikyo Shisui to disappear before paying.
"That's true… Well, that Dulio is different then. I also didn't pay for my meal."
"Hahahaha, well then. I will ask him too. See you again next week."
I raised my right hand at him while a teleport magic circle appeared under my feet.
"See you next week."
Then I teleported away.