Trouble 

Chapter 145 - Trouble 

Although there might be a Fallen Angel Cadre lurking in Kuoh Town, always ready to cause chaos, the day passed peacefully.

Of course, that just means there were no troubles.

However, there was a small issue within Rias's peerage.

"It really turned out like this."

Rias sighed, sounding helpless.

Yuuto had been missing all day, and despite attempts to contact him, there was no response.

It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

"Yuuto-senpai? what exactly happened to him?" 

Koneko asked, worry clear on her face.

There was a painful past shared by Yuuto, but only Rias and a few others knew the full story. Naturally, the rest were in the dark.

"Actually, Yuuto holds a deep hatred for Holy Swords. After seeing the two Holy Sword wielders yesterday, I was worried he might do something reckless."

Rias's expression grew more serious. "Yesterday, he managed to control himself and didn't attack them on the spot. That was probably the limit of his restraint."

"Hates Holy Sword Wielders? What happened to him in the past, Rias?"

Akeno asked curiously.

"When I first met Yuuto, he was on the brink of death."

Rias spoke slowly.

"I know."

Akeno nodded slightly.

She had been the first to join Rias's peerage and had helped take care of Yuuto for a while when Rias brought him back during that difficult time.

Back then, Yuuto was completely different. 

He was dark and withdrawn, but now, he's bright and cheerful.

"Afterward, I investigated a bit more into Yuuto's past and found out why he was so gravely injured."

Rias explained as she described what her investigation had uncovered.

Mahiro already knew about this past.

He glanced toward the kitchen, where the church duo were. One was a natural Holy Sword wielder, and the other, an artificial one.

Irina was the artificial Holy Sword wielder, a product of the Holy Sword Project.

Yesterday, at Kuoh Academy, Yuuto had radiated intense hostility when he saw them, but since everyone was there, he managed to hold back.

However, by nightfall, Yuuto could no longer suppress the hatred burning in his heart and had set out to take revenge alone.

"President..."

After hearing this, the worry in Koneko's eyes deepened.

"Is there anything we can do?" 

Akeno asked.

"I don't know. I can only hope Yuuto finds his way through this on his own."

Rias smiled softly, trying to appear confident. "But don't worry. Yuuto is part of my peerage, so he won't betray so easily."

Mahiro shook his head. He knew Rias was just trying to keep Koneko and the others calm. In reality, she had no clear solution.

Crash—

"This one—!"

"Yeah!"

The sound of dishes shattering in the kitchen broke the tense atmosphere.

"Ara ara, how many times has this happened today?" 

Akeno smiled playfully, glancing toward the kitchen.

"Xenovia, you idiot! You broke another plate! Your wages are going to be deducted again!" Irina complained loudly as she picked up the shattered pieces.

"It's just a plate." 

Xenovia replied nonchalantly.

"That's the fifth plate you've broken today. If this keeps up, your wages are definitely getting docked!" 

Irina sighed helplessly.

"This is troublesome, but your salary should cover our daily expenses. If we work overtime, we can make up for it."

Xenovia considered seriously.

"Why do I have to work overtime with you? You're the one messing up! Idiot."

Irina responded, clearly irritated.

"Stop calling me an idiot, Irina! You're the idiot!"

Xenovia shot back.

"Idiot, idiot, idiot! Xenovia, you're a complete idiot!"

"Irina, do you want to fight? Don't forget, my strength is greater than yours."

"Can you stop bringing everything back to fighting? Xenovia, you really are an idiot."

In the living room, everyone who had been discussing Yuuto, was suddenly distracted by the commotion in the kitchen.

"So, Mahiro-kun, what was the reason you made these two the maids yesterday?" 

Akeno asked, puzzled.

"Well, I thought it might be interesting."

Mahiro thought for a moment and replied.

"As expected, both of them are idiots."

Koneko commented dryly.

"Those two..." 

Asia looked at the noisy pair in the kitchen with a complicated expression.

"Rias Gremory, if you don't mind, I'd like to go for a walk. Sitting here is getting boring, and it's not helping us track down that guy."

Jeanne, who had been lounging and watching TV, suddenly spoke up.

"Alright." 

Rias agreed, but she added, "If you run into Yuuto, be careful. He's not in the right state of mind, especially around anything connected to Holy Swords."

"No problem."

Jeanne replied with a smile as she stood up to leave.

"Oh, take this."

Rias handed her a summoning contact. "If you encounter Kokabiel, contact us immediately. We'll come as soon as possible."

"Thank you." 

Jeanne accepted the contract, knowing full well that fighting Kokabiel alone would be dangerous.

Jeanne opened the door and was ready to take a stroll through Kuoh Town at night.

But as soon as she opened the door—

A magic circle appeared, and a figure fell from it.

"Tsubaki!" 

Rias cried out.

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