Chapter 36 : Prisoner of War
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Chapter 36 : Prisoner of War
"You, Sirzechs shut up! If it wasn't for you, both my brother and I wouldn't have to battle our own sister!" Lucy yelled as she started bombarding the duo with all she had in her.
All of her rage went into her attacks that consisted of Ice and Lightning, her most powerful elements.
The attack caught both Grayfia and Sirzechs by surprise. They knew that Lucy was powerful and to take her down they would need a bit more power than any ordinary High-class Devil.
They both put their strongest barriers up to block her bombardment as it was going on, each hit on the barrier made a small crack in it.
Thankfully to both members of the Anti-Satan Faction, the relentless attack stopped before it could break through their defense.
While the attack left Lucy exhausted for overusing her magic powers.
Quickly using her exhausted state, Sirzechs send his attack at her hoping to put her out of commission and then battle Euclid without worrying about Lucy.
But to both Grayfia's and Lucy's shock Euclid position himself in front of Lucy and took the attack head on which caused a huge explosion to erupt where he stood that send Lucy flying back a good 20 meters.
As the debris was clearing it left the two girls in horror. Where Euclid stood now was only a 10-meter wide crater with no trace of Euclid to be found, as if he never existed.
Seeing that Grayfia started crying as Lucy stood there shocked to the core, with the loss of her big brother she was left broken and just surrendered with no will to fight anymore.
(Flashback End)
"After that battle. Lucy was imprisoned as a prisoner of war.
Though a few months later she was released but she is still unwilling to do anything and she is almost always locked in our clan's estate where she rarely leaves it.
She is now like a shell, all life left her that day." Grayfia finished her story with a sad smile.
Issei just listened to the story and was shocked at what he heard. He couldn't even imagine how it must have been for both girls to see their brother get killed in front of them.
So Issei just stood up and hugged Grayfia tightly surprising her.
"Is there any way to help your sister come out of her shell?" He softly asked her, making Grayfia's eyes widen at his question.
"I, honestly don't know Issei, I hope there is." She replied.
Nodding Issei just released her and turned around looking at the pamphlet he was still holding.
"What would you say Grayfia? If I could help your sister. Would you help me get free from Rias?" He questioned turning around to look at the maid of the Gremory.
The look of determination in his eyes gave her hope that he just might be able to help her.
Without hesitation, she nodded with a smile. "You have my word that I would support and help you in any way I can." That answer made Issei smile.
"Then we have a deal Grayfia. I will help Rias to get out of this marriage and will do whatever I can to help Lucy. And you will help me get away from Rias."
"That is acceptable Issei Hyoudou. Now then I'll take my leave, remember you have only three days before the party. Use them well." With that said Grayfia teleported away.
When Grayfia left Ddraig and Elsha decided to speak with Issei.
[That went better than expected. If I would say so myself] Ddraig voiced his opinion on the deal Issei made with the maid.
(Yes, I'm also surprised at what she told you Issei. And that she accepted the deal you suggest.) Elsha added her 2 cents also.
"Same here, but from what we heard I wouldn't be surprised at that, I would also seek help for my sibling without a question." As he started to remember what he was told from Grayfia.
(Fair enough. Now though both Ddraig and I made your training schedule.) Elsha told him, making Issei snap back to reality.
"You did?"
[Yes, we did partner, the schedule is as such.
While awake you will do the following: Run for 10km with weighted clothes, then do a series of exercises and final that would help you increase your stamina and physical strength.]
Ddraig started the training program of thing that Issei would do in the next three days.
(But when you go to sleep, we will pull you into the gear and train you in both magic, fire breath, and combat so you can beat that Riser guy.)
Elsha finished explaining the program that was planned.
Well, that does sound good. And I can't wait to start. So let's go." Issei told both his partners in the voice full of excitement and joy.
He was close to getting at that bastard who almost killed him. Oh, he could barely contain himself from excitement at the thought of kicking his butt.
[That's the spirit Partner. We will show those little Devils not to mess with us Dragons.]
Ddraig roared with bloodlust as he was like Issei barely containing himself for some bird hunting.
Seeing this Elsha just sighed to herself, it looked like she would need to be the one to put the two in line.
But being a warrior herself, she could understand their view and their excitement for the battle. But for now, she needed to bring both the dragon and the host to their senses.
(Now, now as much as I would also like to tear that bird to pieces. We need you Ise to train so you could be as strong as possible before kicking his butt.
And Ddraig I know that you are battle hungry but could you wait for it at least a few more days?) Elsha told them both bringing them back to reality.
[Yes, you are right as always Elsha. Though in my defense I didn't hunt those birds for centuries so you can understand my bloodlust.]
Ddraig told her getting a nod of understanding from the second strongest user of BOOSTER GEAR.
"Sorry."