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"So why are all of you eating ramen?" Issei was stupified seeing the scene in front of him. He had thought that it would be a banquet of luxurious food but he didn't expect that it would be ramen.

"..."

"Issei-san. The ramen in this hotel is very good," Asia said.

"Then, I'll try it," Issei didn't hesitate to say after seeing Asia's cute face.

Yuuki was feeding Ophis who was sitting on his lap.

Ophis opened her mouth and chewed the food slowly.

Akeno looked at this scene with an amused expression, "Ophis is like your daughter."

"...."

"I am feeling complex to have a daughter who is older than me," Yuuki said and asked, "Do you want to eat ramen too?"

Akeno nodded since the smell of the ramen was very enticing and she also wanted to eat the ramen too.

"Here try mine," Yuuki said and tried to feed her after he cooled down the ramen.

Akeno opened her mouth and her eyes lit up when she tasted the ramen.

Kiba and Koneko also joined to eat the ramen since they were quite tired.

Azazel was holding a can of beer and stood up, "Good job on your test! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

They were in a very happy mood since they had succeeded in their tests and talked to each other regarding their tests.

"Still, I am very amazed at all of your progress," Azazel said and praised Issei, Kiba, Akeno, and Koneko. He looked at Yuuki and said, "I wonder how can you make such a strong magical item that can even be comparable to Longinus."

"....."

They were startled hearing Azazel's words.

"So the magical item that is owned by both Akeno-san and Koneko-chan is really that strong?" Issei was surprised when he heard it.

Azazel nodded, "They're really strong." He looked at Yuuki and said, "I am not surprised to think that you're a reincarnation of a legendary blacksmith or richest king in the world."

"That's exaggerated," Yuuki shook his head and said, "My magical item might help them but it is also their talent that they can become this strong." He didn't really want to make his magical item exaggerated.

Azazel noticed that Yuuki didn't want to talk that much about his magical item. He didn't force him and changed the conversation, "Still, Issei. You need to be careful when you use your power."

"Eh?"

"Your power is very strong. You might kill someone in an accident if you're not careful," Azazel said.

"Azazel. Can I ask a question?" Yuuki suddenly asked.

"Oh? It's rare for you to ask me a question. Sure, ask away," Azazel seemed quite happy.

"I want to ask about True Longinus. Does the God of the Bible reside in that weapon?" Yuuki asked. He didn't know the plot since he didn't read the book until the end. He was quite clueless for the Longinus beside 'Boosted Gear' and 'Divine Dividing'.

"Hmm, it's not God but it's the will of God who is residing in the True Longinus," Azazel said.

"A will?" Issei was also curious.

"A spear that can kill a being called God. The beginning of Longinus. God from the Bible left it in the current world. And as a human's ability, the Sacred Gear. Though the reason for it is because it is split between different opinions in my organization. Something like even if God died, the believers can spread their teachings and the weapon can be used for invading since it can kill the Gods from other religions. Also something like a defense weapon for his believers in case of an attack from the Gods of other religions. Or it was just made for no particular reason. Like that there are different opinions. Heavens don't have a conclusion either. Either way, other powerful Sacred Gears were found after that spear, and things like Longinus were defined."

"In this age, each of the Longinus is showing different changes than in the past. We are in a flow where it's not weird for other Longinus besides the 13 Longinus to appear, maybe a 14th or 15th Longinus could be found," Azazel said.

Yuuki thought for a while and said, "You know what? It's a good thing that 'Boosted Gear' is held by Issei."

"Oh? Why?" Azazel was curious.

Issei wasn't sure but he felt happy by his praise.

"If it is held by a criminal or battle maniac, I am sure that the world is in a mess right now," Yuuki said with a smile.

Azazel nodded, "Yeah, that's true. It's certainly good that the 'boosted gear' is held by a pervert."

"..."

Issei wasn't sure whether he should be happy right now.

Yuuki looked at Asia and seemed this girl wanted to ask something, "What's wrong, Asia? Do you want to ask Azazel a question?"

Asia shook her head and asked, "No. I want to ask you, Yu-, no, Archer."

Yuuki nodded, "Sure, ask away."

"D - Do you think that you can help me to raise my ability? I - I feel that I am quite weak," Asia said. She had seen both Akeno and Koneko who had become very strong. She felt useless since she didn't have the ability to help her friends.

"....."

"I can do it, but what do you want to do?" Yuuki asked.

"I - I want to become strong!" Asia said.

"Asia. I don't agree with that decision," Azazel said.

"Sensei?" Asia looked at Azazel.

"Your role in this group is very important. Your healing ability is already very top-notch. You don't need to join the fight," Azazel said and explained, "Everyone here will protect you. You don't need to worry that much."

"Yes, Asia-chan! I will protect you!" Issei said.

"You don't need to worry, Asia," Rias said.

Everyone also nodded since they knew that Asia could heal them. They couldn't count how many times that Asia had saved them.

"Rather than attacking, why not search for a way to protect yourself. That way you can stay on the battlefield for a long time and let your team attack the opponent without worry," Yuuki said.

"I agree with that," Azazel said.

Asia wanted to continue to ask but suddenly there was an uncomfortable feeling that could be felt by everyone.

They felt that they had been teleported to another place even though the scenery was very similar. They looked at each other but realized that someone had disappeared.

"YUUKI!!!"

"PREZ!!!!!"

Kuroka calmed herself and said, "It seems that Vali is ignored, nyaa and they come to us directly."

"Who are they?!" Issei was angry since Rias had disappeared.

"No need to worry, Issei. Yuuki is with Rias," Akeno said and looked at Kuroka, "Though I am curious who are 'they' that you mention?"

"Hero Faction, nyaa."

Azazel had a feeling that Rias was in danger for some different reason.