Chapter 60 R-18+
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"Which begs the question. Why only take those 3 and more importantly why would you go to Kuoh afterwards a place that's watched over by two devil heiresses?" Valerie continued.
Rias frowned because this was getting ugly, "So you're saying that the plan to come to Kuoh was this other person's idea."
"There's no doubt Kokabiel is the one who told them to go to Kuoh. Having the chance to kill two siblings of Maou would be impossible to refuse for a guy like him, but the question you need to be asking is what his partner is planning." Valerie replied.
"So what do you think, oh great white one." Raynare said sarcastically.
Valerie ignored the sass from Raynare and kept going even though she nearly gave away her identity, "Kokabiel provided the resources for the second person to steal the fragments but he was only willing to take three, since he knows that the church only has access to six. By stealing three you give the church a reason to expose the other two that they have. However they can't use their 'strongest' resources because they don't want to expose that person to a cadre who could easily wipe them out"
"So they sent us with the two strongest fragments left and kept Blessings hidden." Irina finished.
She didn't like the fact that they were essentially fodder the church felt they could lose but she knew in the grand scheme of things the church operated like that.
"Bingo. This way Kokabiel would only step in if the holder of the final fragment Ruler becomes a factor and the Church would force the devils to do the heavy lifting."
"By any chance do you know who the holder of the final fragment is." Rias wondered.
"The holder of Ruler is a man named Arthur Pendragon. He's former heir to the Pendragon family of England and arguably one of the strongest swordsmen in the supernatural world. Xenovia and I met him back during our training but he hasn't been heard from for a few years after a dispute with his family." Irina explained.
"Shame we can't get a hold of him." Rias sighed.
'We can but I'd have to get that stingy bitch to help.' Raynare thought to herself sending a glance towards Valerie who simply smiled at the unasked question.
Arthur was a member of Valerie's team and she could easily grab him, but she wouldn't do it at least not yet.
That was the type of person Valerie was and it drove her nuts but there was nothing she could do.
Could she call Valerie out, yes, but it wouldn't matter since Rias has no power over her.
"Well let's focus on what we can control. If you guys stay hidden, Kokabiel can't get the other fragments which means we play the waiting game" Valerie explained hiding her amusement.
"I hate to admit it but you're right." Rias sighed.
This was getting more annoying than ever because she was on the defensive.
Then again, having a cadre as your foe meant that you couldn't get aggressive.
"Well I'm headed home. See ya later everyone." Valerie said whimsically before walking out of the room with no hesitation.
"If that's all then we'll be on our way also." Irina said calmly as she and her partner moved to leave.
Once they left Rias exhaled a breath, she didn't know she had.
Considering the number of people in the church involved with the mission, she was amazed it worked out so well.
Especially since Kiba and Asia were there. Hopefully her good fortune would continue for a bit longer.
(Scene Skip)
The next day was Saturday but because of Irina, Issei cancelled his orgy, which meant he was free to come to Kuoh for a strategy meeting, "So what's the plan Rias?" Issei wondered catching the Gremory heiress off guard.
"I have no idea Issei. The only link we have to Kokabiel is that Freed guy but I doubt he'll give us an opening to attack again" Rias admitted.
Issei frowned before coming to a decision, "Then you girls just sit back and let me do it. I'll find Freed and get answers from him myself."
"Issei" Irina sighed aware he was very annoyed for some reason.
"Stop trying to play hero because you should've killed him last time Issei." Raynare chided aware of the reason for his annoyance.
Issei looked coldly at his ex before walking over to her and placing his right hand on her face, "I'm not playing Hero Raynare. Right now I'm going to find Freed and like the dragon I am, devour him." Issei smiled viciously before pulling away.
"Right." Raynare shuddered as a smiling Issei left the room.
"Ufufufu so this is what he's really like when he's unhinged." Akeno smiled.
"Unhinged." Irina said nervously.
"You don't see it." Akeno teased.
"No… I can tell Issei is unhinged but I don't know why?" Irina questioned
"Because somebody he should've killed is now a threat to his girls again a group that clearly includes you Irina" Raynare scoffed.
"Huh!?" Irina blushed at the notion of being his mate.
"Back when Freed was… kinda working with me. I betrayed him along with two other fallen because we fell for Issei and knew he disapproved of our plan for Asia over here. The other two bought time for me to escape and Freed nearly killed them and would have done so if circumstances were different. He probably just wants to make sure that you don't suffer the same fate Irina." Raynare explained.
"It's sort of romantic" Rias said awkwardly.
"Yes, but he has that look on his eyes. A look of somebody who wants revenge." Kiba spoke up causing everyone to look towards him.
"I wouldn't have guessed a pretty boy like you knows a thing about revenge." Ravel scoffed.
"Well that's because you don't know him like we do Ravel." Rias replied with a frown on her face.
"Then fill me in. One rogue element is bad enough at a time like this." Ravel scoffed
"Very well and I suggest you girls listen also." Rias said solemnly.
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