Chapter 33: What azazel want from me?

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"We're not beggars, you harlot," Irina protested, her tone filled with indignation.

Kalawarner smirked, enjoying the opportunity to provoke Irina further. "Harlot? Oh, I'm so offended. I'm sure you'll be begging Issei to spare your life when he finds out what you exorcists are up to," she taunted.

Issei, his patience wearing thin, interjected forcefully, his voice carrying a mixture of annoyance and frustration. "All four of you are going to be begging for your lives if you don't stop being petty bitches!"

Raynare, realizing the severity of the situation, immediately apologized. "I'm sorry, Issei. We didn't mean to be annoying," she said, her tone sincere.

Issei, seeking to redirect the conversation, turned his attention to Raynare. "What was that you said about God not being stronger than the mightiest of the dragons? How would you know that?"

"Lord Azazel told us that God was actually afraid of two dragons…Ophis the Infinite, and Great Red the Dragon of Dragons. They're supposedly some of the most powerful beings in existence," Kalawarner answered on Raynare's behalf.

Surprised by the mention of Great Red, Issei's curiosity piqued. "Your leader knows about Great Red?" he asked, genuinely intrigued.

Kalawarner nodded, confirming Issei's question. "Yes, he's very interested in dragons in general. When we told him that you were one, he got excited. That's one of the reasons why we're here today. Lord Azazel wants to meet you."

"So that's why you're here? I was wondering what the hell you two wanted this early in the morning," Issei sighed, his annoyance momentarily subsiding as he absorbed the new information.

The room fell into a tense silence, as the various parties present grappled with the complexities of their situations and the implications of their interactions. It was clear that there were still many unanswered questions and unresolved conflicts to address.

"You want him to meet Azazel? The leader of the fallen angels?" Xenovia exclaimed, her voice laced with surprise and suspicion.

"What does he want with me?" Issei questioned, his tone reflecting his clear displeasure at the idea.

Kalawarner nodded in response to Xenovia's question before offering an explanation. "He wouldn't say explicitly, but he hopes to meet you at your convenience. Azazel is interested in you, and he believes that a face-to-face conversation would be more fruitful than relaying information through us."

Issei let out a weary sigh, his frustration evident. "Fine, I can meet him. But I want to make it clear that I'm not interested in getting involved in any faction's conflicts or becoming a pawn in their games. I've had enough of that already," he stated firmly.

"You'll find that Azazel is quite different from other leaders. He shares your aversion to unnecessary conflict and drama. He's rather practical and straightforward in his approach," Kalawarner assured Issei.

Curiosity got the better of Irina, and she couldn't help but inquire about Issei's power. "If you're truly a dragon, Issei, how powerful are you?"

Kalawarner fielded the question, acknowledging Issei's strength. "He's stronger than both of us and many of the devils and angels in this town. Issei possesses the ability to conceal his power, which is how he has managed to navigate devil territory without arousing too much suspicion. However, now that his true nature is known, the devils in Kuoh are understandably wary of him."

Issei's mind swirled with confusion as he grappled with the newfound perception of his strength among the fallen angels. "Since when did the fallen angels start believing I was stronger than everyone in town?" he wondered silently.

Curiosity piqued, Issei redirected the conversation towards Xenovia and Irina. "So, what brings you two here? Does it have something to do with those Excaliburs?"

Xenovia and Irina exchanged glances, silently deliberating on whether it was appropriate to share the details with the presence of the fallen angels.

Finally, Xenovia took the initiative to explain their mission. "We have been tasked with retrieving or destroying the missing pieces of Excalibur. It has come to our attention that fallen angels, along with rogue church members, have been gathering the fragments. We recently discovered that Valper Galilei is working with Kokabiel to collect all the Excaliburs for some sinister purpose. The church sent us to investigate and put a stop to their plans."

Issei absorbed the information, his expression growing more serious. The revelation of Valper Galilei's involvement and the sinister agenda behind the gathering of Excaliburs heightened the urgency of the situation. He understood the gravity of the task at hand and the potential consequences if the fragments fell into the wrong hands.

Raynare's confusion was evident as she struggled to process the new information. "What? That's impossible! I haven't heard anything about that... Have you, Kala?" she turned to her friend, seeking confirmation.

Kalawarner regarded the exorcists with a thoughtful expression, her eyes narrowing slightly. "I assumed you two were associated with that eccentric Valper Galilei and the fanatical exorcist Freed Sellzen. So, you're telling us they're working for Kokabiel?"

Xenovia and Irina exchanged a glance, understanding the skepticism. "We can understand your doubts, but we assure you, our mission is to investigate Valper Galilei's actions and his connection to the Holy Sword Projects. It has come to our attention that he is collecting the Excalibur fragments for Kokabiel," Xenovia reiterated.

Raynare's eyes widened, and she leaned forward, her voice tinged with disbelief. "Kokabiel is involved? This changes everything. We must inform Azazel," she said, her tone becoming more serious.

"Tell him what? Aren't you two aligned with Kokabiel?" Irina questioned, her confusion evident.

Kalawarner shook her head, clarifying the situation. "While technically we fall under his authority, our group operates independently. We work directly for Azazel, not Kokabiel. If you two oppose Valper Galilei and his alliance with Kokabiel, then it seems we are not enemies in this matter."

Raynare struggled to comprehend the new perspective. "Wait, what are you saying, Kala? Kokabiel is collaborating with church members?" she asked, seeking further clarification.

Kalawarner nodded, her expression grave. "Kokabiel has been displaying peculiar behavior recently. Lord Azazel asked me to keep a close watch on him. Now, with this new information, it all starts to make sense. However, I still cannot fathom what Kokabiel hopes to gain by assisting the church."

Curiosity piqued, Issei interjected, seeking to understand the situation better. "Who exactly is Kokabiel?"

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