Chapter 105: Stray Exorcist

Freed laughed maniacally as he brandished his blade. "Well now, leaving that aside, I need to kill this trash here or else I can't finish my job, so here I come. Are you ready?"

He thrust his sword toward Issey once more. If that blade struck her chest, she knew she'd be killed instantly—or worse, end up like the client nailed to the wall, her body slashed to pieces.

Fear gripped Issey's body. This was bad. This situation was really bad. She could barely move, paralyzed by the terror of what might come.

But then, something unexpected happened. The blond Sister, Asia, stepped between the priest and Issey, arms spread wide as if to protect her.

Freed's expression turned stern. "...Hey, hey. Are you serious? Asia-tan, do you know what you are doing?"

"...I do. Father Freed, I beg you. Please forgive this person. Please let her go."

Issey was speechless. Asia was protecting her?

"I can't stand it any more... You can't kill people just because they are entranced by a Devil, and you also can't kill Devils. It's wrong!"

"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!? Don't talk shit, bitch! You also learned that Devils are trash at the Church! Seriously, is there something wrong with your brain!?"

Freed's face contorted with anger.

"There are good people, even among Devils!"

"There aren't, idiooooooot!"

"T-That's what I thought until recently... But She is Alex-san's friend and Issey-san is a good person. That fact doesn't change even after I found out that she is a Devil! Killing someone is unforgivable! This kind of act! God won't allow such acts!"

Asia's words hung in the air, and for a moment, the madness in Freed's eyes flickered. But it was only a moment. His face twisted in fury.

"Asia-tan, you're too naive. There are no good Devils. Just look at this trash!"

Freed took a step forward, ready to strike again, but Asia stood her ground.

"Move aside, Asia. You're getting in the way of God's work."

"No," Asia said firmly. "I won't move. I won't let you harm Issey-san."

Asia saw the corpse and discovered that Issey was a Devil, yet she didn't waver in expressing her beliefs to the priest.

What a strong-willed girl, Issey thought. This girl is amazing.

BAKI!

"Kyaa!"

Freed struck Asia aside with his gun. Asia fell to the ground.

"Hey, Asia!"

Issey rushed to Asia's side. There was a bruise mark on Asia's face. That bastard actually hit her.

"...The Fallen Angel girl told me very strongly that I can't kill you. But I'm getting a bit pissed. Since I can't kill you, can I rape you or something? If I don't, I won't be able to heal my heart. But before that, I need to kill that trash over there."

Freed pointed his blade of light at Issey again.

Issey couldn't run away and leave Asia behind. She couldn't abandon a girl who had just defended her to this lunatic. If she was going to escape, it had to be with Asia. So she had to fight...

Could she fight using her Sacred Gear? Even though she didn't fully understand its effect? She was also the weakest Piece, a [Pawn]. Her chances of winning were slim. But she had to try.

"I can't leave a girl who just defended me. So come on!"

Issey made a fighting posture in front of the priest.

Freed whistled, seemingly delighted.

"Ooooh, what a sight! A Devil trying to be a hero or heroine! Hahahaha! This is too good!"

Issey's heart pounded, fear and determination swirling within her. She couldn't let Freed harm Asia or herself. She had to muster every ounce of strength she had.

Freed lunged at Issey, his blade of light aimed at her chest. Issey sidestepped, barely avoiding the attack. She retaliated with a punch, but Freed blocked it easily, laughing.

"Nice try, Devil-chan! But you'll have to do better than that!"

The priest jumped up high, then the floor glowed in blue and white colors.

"What is this?" he muttered, suspicious as the floor glowed. The blue light started to form a shape.

It was a magic circle. Issey recognized it immediately.

The magic circle of the Gremory household! Issey's heart leapt with hope.

FLASH!

The magic circle on the floor shone brightly. Then, familiar faces appeared from it—her comrades, the Devils she knew well.

"Hyoudou-san, we came to rescue you," Kiba said, smiling at her.

"Ara ara. This is awful," Akeno remarked, her voice tinged with concern.

"...Priest," Koneko-chan added, her expression serious.

Yes, her comrades had arrived. Issey felt a surge of relief and gratitude wash over her. She was so moved she felt like crying. Great! Something like this actually happens!?

"Hyahou! Here's a present for a group of Devils!" the priest yelled, slashing his sword wildly.

KAGIN!

The sound of metal echoed through the room as Kiba blocked the priest's attack with his own sword.

"I'm sorry. She's one of us! We can't let you lay a finger on her!" Kiba declared firmly.

"Oh, oh! A mere Devil being concerned about their comrade? What are you guys? Devil Squadron, the Devil Rangers? That's nice. I can feel the heat. I'm getting turned on! So how is it? Are you the one sticking it in, and is she the one bending? Are you guys in that sort of relationship?" the priest taunted, his expression twisted with perverse glee.

He was getting cocky, sticking his tongue out and shaking his head mockingly as he clashed swords with Kiba.

That guy is completely looking down on us, Issey thought, anger boiling within her.

Even Kiba had an anguished expression. Yeah, that guy was definitely disgusting.

"...What a vulgar mouth. It's hard to believe you're a priest... Oh, that's why you are a 'Stray Exorcist', right?" Kiba said, his voice steady despite the insult.

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