Chapter 164 – It’s a Party

Appearing back in the forest where I left Kurotabo and Azazel, I saw Arthur and Azazel's surprised face when I brought an army bag with me.

Kurotabo slowly made his way towards Aotabo and joined the parade. He smiled at them and seemed to be glad to have them with us.

Masaomi was left in the Mansion with Cleria because I asked Kuroka to not disturb him for now. Well, that didn't change anything though.

"You… Sigh- I can't even get angry at you, considering the current situation. That being said…" Azazel looked at the youkais behind me that already masked their presence. "They are all skillful at hiding."

The only ones who didn't really hide their presence were Hagoromo Gitsune, Tsura, Kuroka, and Shirone.

By the way, Hagoromo Gitsune's Hyakki Yakkou were now also mixed in mine; they became a friend after living together for a while.

Talk about being so free. They were enemies for generations, but they had bound together in such a short amount of time.

"Yeah, they are. Then Azazel, I have a plan."

Azazel narrowed his eyes at me and crossed his arms, "Let's hear it."

"So, our target is Valerie Tepes. There is a chance that the Khaos Brigade will enter this world even if we save her, right?"

"That's right. That's why I wanted to keep this operation a secret."

I grinned after hearing his answer, "So, why don't I kill Rizevim real quick while you rescue Valerie Tepes. My Hyakki Yakkou will deal with the magicians and vampires, so rescue that girl while they are under confusion."

"Huh?" Azazel was confused, "Wait… that could work too. But, are you sure? Rizevim, even though he was like that, was on par with the super devil, you know?"

"Yeah, I'm sure of it." I glanced at Hagoromo Gitsune when I said that.

She noticed my glance, and her face turned sour, "Don't say that you will use me."

"Hmm? What's wrong with that?" I asked her with a big smile on my face, "There is no way you will refuse, right? After all, right now was the chance to kill the real leader of Khaos Brigade and bring an end to their terror."

"Nyaa, I hope I can use Fear too so I can help you, Riku-sama."

"For that, I need you to do something with Le Fay over there, Kuroka."

"Nya? What is that?" Asked Kuroka as she tilted her head.

She was supposed to be a part of Vali's team, so I guess I could leave this task to Kuroka and Le Fay.

Le Fay also tilted her head, but she seemed to be interested in this.

"I need you to catch the witch called Walburga. Take Tsura and Shirone with you too."

"Eh, Walburga?" Asked Le Fay, "You mean, the magician with Longinus Incinerate Anthem? You want us to catch her?"

"That's correct. Don't worry about the fire; Tsura can handle that." I smiled at Tsura, and she nodded her head confidently.

"Please leave it to me, Riku-sama. I will undoubtedly bring you the magician named Walburga with her body encased in ice."

Shirone also nodded her heat with guts pose.

"Oh! It's cold!" Exclaimed Le Fay as cold air came out from Tsura, "I guess we can do this."

"Alright. Then, Azazel. Can you handle the rest? I don't think I can command Vali and Bikou. I will give you a sign when I begin to fight Rizevim, so just wait for it."

"Sigh, alright. I will do that."

"Nice." I answered him and then walked to Kuroka.

I patted her shoulder and whispered, "If you manage to catch Walburga before I am done with Rizevim, can you bring her to me?"

Kuroka knew that I didn't want to be heard by the others, so she whispered back, "Of course, nya. You can leave it to me."

I nodded my head a little, and then Vali and Bikou returned and landed beside Arthur.

"Azazel, it seems there are more enemies than we originally thought." Said Vali, "They hide in the buildings and disguise themselves as a normal vampire."

"I see; thanks, Vali. It seems that your decision is correct, Riku." He said to me with a confident smile.

I shrugged my shoulders, "I know, right? I found out about that from the start. Well, I will go now. Hagoromo Gitsune, let's go."

I asked Hagoromo Gitsune to come with me, and we began to walk towards the enemy.

"You don't need to ask."

However, when I was about to walk, Ophis pulled the sleeves of my Kimono and asked, "Where are you going?"

I stopped a little and turned back to Ophis, "I will beat some bastard, then I will come back to give you your silence, okay?"

"Un. I will help."

This was unexpected. She wanted to help me?

With her help, it would be easier. Only a fool would refuse it.

"Then, can you go with Tsura and the other to catch Walburga? I need to get her Longinus called Incinerate Anthem. If you don't mind, can you help them?"

"Yeah, I will." Ophis answered with a little nod.

"Then, I will go now. Good luck."

I layered myself and Hagoromo Gitsune in my Fear as we walked away.

When we were a bit away from the others, I talked to Hagoromo Gitsune.

"Do you mind if we used Matoi now?"

To be honest, I had no high hopes for it.

The strongest youkai that could use Matoi with me was Hagoromo Gitsune.

Rizevim Lucifer was strong; he was a Super Devil for a reason.

That was why I was counting on Hagoromo Gitsune right now. I need the strength she had, the nine weapons she got through her reincarnation.

"It can't be helped. I will help you just this once." Answered Hagoromo Gitsune with a slight smile on her face, "But you will owe me one."

"Yeah, I don't mind."

As soon as I answered that, Hagoromo Gitsune let out her Fear for the first time. It had an oppressing feeling.

Her Fear that formed a cloud of black smoke was absorbed into my back as I used Matoi. My Blue Haori changed a little as a brown nine-tailed fox sat on my shoulders. My face felt hot, as if a tattoo was made on it.

Nenekirimaru appeared in my hand, and the hilt was surrounded by Fox's fur.

My Fear had also amplified a few times; it was stronger than before.

"Shall we crash into the party then?"