Chapter 119: Poetic

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"I'm almost certain that we will be starting in our clubhouse, and since it's the old school building I'm thinking Riser's Peerage will either be in the main school building or one of the residential halls for the college part of campus." Rias bit her thumbnail in thought as she stared at both areas.

"If I had to bet, and knowing Devil theatrics like I do, I'm willing to bet that they'd be in the new school building, it's poetic after all." Lelouch commented wryly.

Rias gave him a slight glare for the theatrics comment, but motioned for him to continue. "Regardless of the case that we end up having to deal with, we should try to find the midpoint of the map for each one." Lelouch stood and moved to stand next to Rias as he stared down at the map of the school he attended.

"Why would we need that?" Rias asked curiously, having an idea but wanting Lelouch to expand further. "I mean, I already planned on finding the midpoint and then using it to advance further into enemy territory, what exactly are you thinking of doing with that knowledge?" Rias' question drew a chuckle from Lelouch.

"The midpoint is where Riser will likely go as well, which means that it's the perfect place to set a trap." Lelouch smirked, looking at Rias.

"We have less Pieces available than he does, but knowing the strategic advantage he could gain from having control over the center of the battlefield he will send either his best Pieces or most of them in order to claim it.

" Placing his hand over the map dramatically, Lelouch clenched his fist as he grinned. "And that's when we strike."

'Master.' Ketsu's voice sounded serious in Lelouch's mind, prompting him to look at the Blood Raven as it landed on his shoulder.

'I think, if you want do something like this, then it's prudent I tell you of my particular skillset.' When Rias was about to speak, Lelouch raised his hand before he nodded at Ketsu to continue.

What he heard, well, the response it elicited from him disturbed Rias quite a bit. Lelouch's laughter when he had a black bird on his shoulder as he was bathed in crimson light really made him look like some kind of cartoony villain.

"Ah," Lelouch sighed as he got his laughter under control. "If what Ketsu tells me here is accurate." Lelouch paused as a bloodthirsty grin stretched across his face.

"Well, we may be able to do more than just trap the Pieces Riser sends to claim the center of the battlefield, whatever it may become." Ketsu's skills had given Lelouch a plan that, if it succeeded, could have the potential to give Rias an unparalleled advantage.

If the plan that had come together in his mind worked, it had the potential to wipe out Riser's entire Peerage save for the Phenex himself.

Rias smiled as Lelouch shared the plans he had developed so quickly, feeling a sense of pride that her Knight was such an amazing strategist. There was only one thought going through her mind at this moment.

'I'm so glad that Familiars are allowed to participate in Rating Games.' Rias thought to herself, feeling like she actually had a chance for victory after learning this.

On the Sunday night that marked the beginning of the third week, Lelouch found himself standing alone with Gasper in the library, going through old books on Sacred Gears to try and help the Dhampir gain better control over his own powers.

Gasper was still uncomfortable with being outside his room so he continued to wear his Hannya mask to conceal his face, but beyond that he no longer wore the Kuoh Academy uniform for girls.

He had decided to where a yellow sundress instead, though Lelouch had to wonder about his taste considering his white mask looked odd with his dress.

"No, sorry Gasper." Lelouch sighed as he put another book back. "This one has no mention of Forbidden Balor View." Though it was mildly intriguing, learning about the past Red Dragon Emperors and their counterparts, the White Dragon Emperors.

It seemed, compared to the power hungry psychopaths in the past, Issei's obsession with developing a Harem, capital H as insisted by the Pawn, was downright tame.

"I think I found something." Gasper's shy voice sounded up above, though Lelouch waited for the boy to fly down to avoid seeing up Gasper's dress.

"An Encyclopedia of Sacred Gears and their History, huh." Lelouch read the title after Gasper handed it to him. He pat the little Dhampir on his head. "Good find, kid."

Gasper blushed at Lelouch's praise before a vibrant grin came across his face. "Thanks." He whispered shyly. It was nice, being praised by Lelouch.

He clutched the book to his chest and started to walk back to his room. "I'll do a little reading tonight and hopefully I'll find something to help out in training tomorrow.

" Right now, Gasper's only training was the same kind of physical conditioning Rias was torturing Lelouch and Issei with, though far tamer to account for the Dhampir's smaller form.

Gasper was eager to start working on developing his Sacred Gear so he could help Rias even more.

Lelouch split off from Gasper to head to his own room, leaving the young boy with a soft smile. Gasper wasn't like Rolo, but Lelouch found himself treating Gasper just like a younger sibling nonetheless.

The crossdressing habit was odd, but nothing Lelouch couldn't handle. Crossdressing was nothing compared to murder.

The Knight blinked at the sight in front of his door before he sighed. "Hello, Shirone." Lelouch whispered quietly as the Nekoshou stood outside of his door, dressed in nothing but a long t-shirt and, likely, a pair of panties.

Shirone was leaning against his door, her hands clasped behind her back as she stared at the floor before she noticed his presence.

Her features remained concealed, but once Lelouch opened the door and allowed her inside, she released them. "I'm here to say I'm sorry." Shirone whispered, her voice as quiet as Lelouch had ever heard it.

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