2 Prologue: Start of a legend (2)

Turn me into a dragon?

Issei looked at the assassin, who seemed to be rising despite the pressure.

Issei looked down at the lifeless bodies of his parents.

With a destroyed heart, he was going to die even if the man did nothing else.

He had nothing to lose.

DO IT

[Hahaha! Excellent!]

A deep red glow emanated from Issei's left arm, overcoming the darkness. The colour of his left eye also changed, glowing a deep green.

"A Sacred Gear!? NO... A Longinus?"

The red gauntlet covered Issei's left arm. One of the 13 Longinus, those weapons that resided in people's souls and were said to have the power to kill gods. The Longinus that contained Ddraig, Boosted Gear.

[BOOST]

Along with the characteristic voice announcing the use of the Boosted Gear's ability, the aura surrounding Issei increased.

The assassin was very scared at this point. Issei's aura, now a deep dark red, was superior to the aura he had felt from 6-winged angels. Perhaps it matched that of an 8-winged one!

He knew that the situation had become very complicated. The mission, which was to kill a family of ordinary humans, was close to becoming a failure. And from Issei's eyes, it didn't look like he was going to make it out alive.

[EXPLOSION]

[DRAGON SHOT!]

Guided by instinct, Issei sent a ball of red energy towards his target. The assassin didn't even try to move, he knew there was no chance to dodge or shield himself from the attack.

Issei's attack consumed his enemy, leaving no trace of him. But not only with him, but also with the bodies of his parents and part of the house.

Exhausted, Issei collapsed to the ground. With the roof of the house destroyed, Issei could see the starlit sky. It was strange to see how the night was so beautiful, while his life had become a living hell.

Issei's breathing was ragged, he was practically on the verge of fainting. He still hadn't quite come to terms with what had happened, and part of him wanted to believe it was all a dream. Imaginations of his own. Surely now he would wake up, have breakfast with his parents and go to school with Irina.

But Ddraig would soon bring him back to reality.

[That power... what a curious thing. What is fate. That the two of us, who were once beings that all factions feared, have found ourselves in the same body. No doubt, I'm sure the future will become very interesting].

Issei finally lost consciousness while listening to Ddraig's voice.

"Looking at it right now, who would have thought that this helpless child would be able to create this mess."

Ddraig, sensing the situation from inside Issei, couldn't help but sigh when he heard the man's voice.

[He's an interesting guy, I haven't seen anyone like him in all my years as Sacred Gear.]

"The devil faction has gotten their hands on your rival, and now he's in the hands of the Gremory. That kid has the potential to be the most powerful Hakuryuuku in history, and it would be really bad if he falls into the clutches of those devils as well."

[What will you do then? The boy has no family anymore... he has nowhere to go].

"Don't worry, I think the boy deserves to live more than a life of slavery, don't you? For the time being, I'll take care of him. Maybe I can help him a little with his powers."

[If the ruler of the Fallen Angels says so, I suppose I can be satisfied.]

Azazel spread his twelve wings and carried young Issei away in his arms.

Shortly afterwards the authorities arrived, who had been called by neighbours upon hearing the explosion. After examining the scene, they ruled that the family had died following a gas explosion in the house.

(10 years later)

"Issei... I need you to do me a favour."

Issei stopped his training and looked at Azazel. It was rare for the governor to ask him for something, it hadn't happened since the incident with the wild dog.

"What's wrong?"

"Kokabiel..."