Chapter 29 R-18+
(ORC)
As a magic circle appeared in the middle of the Occult Research Club's clubroom, everyone inside anticipated the return of one Issei Hyoudou and his childhood friend.
The revelation that their opponent was a Fallen Angel Cadre instead of just a crazy scientist and a lunatic priest rocked the group and it was time to see what the strongest person among the small group had to say.
"Hello everyone" Issei said calmly as the circle faded. He was clearly annoyed still, but not as before.
"Hello Issei. I assume you've heard the news from your childhood friend" Rias replied her own calm hidden among a mask of pure annoyance.
"Yes I have. Irina and I had a very nice discussion on the subject." Issei smiled causing his childhood friend to blush heavily.
Rias ignored Irina's blush and decided to take things from there.
"I see and what are your thoughts on the matter." Rias asked calmly curious what Issei was thinking.
A cadre was different from the likes of demented priest like Freed so this would be a much more difficult battle.
Issei paused for a moment to consider everything before getting a sour expression on his face, "Duplicity" Issei replied choosing an odd phrase to the group.
"Huh" Rias replied in confusion.
"Who is Kokabiel" Issei said dryly.
"Kokabiel is one of the Fallen Angel Cadre or leaders of the Grigori. His power is legendary and outside of the Maou very few High Class Devils could consider themselves his equal." Rias replied calmly.
"Exactly" Issei replied hoping Rias figured something out.
"Get to the point Issei. If you're here to emphasize how much I screwed up, I get it." Irina interrupted.
Issei rolled his eyes slightly but continued his thought process, "My point Irina, is that there's absolutely no reason for Kokabiel to steal the swords." Issei shrugged causing everyone's eyes to widen.
"What are you getting at Issei?" Rias said with another hint of annoyance.
Issei couldn't help but groan since Rias was clearly missing the obvious, "Why would Kokabiel, one of the strongest Fallen Angels in the world steal Holy Swords in the first place."
"Obviously, because it would weaken the church." Rias replied causing Issei to twitch heavily.
"I'll see you later Rias." Issei replied angrily before leaving via a magic circle.
The fact that Rias couldn't see what was going on absolutely horrified Issei, and he simply needed to get away from the girls for a little bit.
"Well that was odd." Karlamine said curiously. Clearly Issei figured something out, but his reaction to Rias's response was not what one would expect.
"Let's all go home for the day. Issei's probably just frustrated like all of us." Rias replied realizing they wouldn't get anywhere without him.
"Have a good night Lady Gremory" Irina bowed before she and Xenovia left to return home.
(Scene Skip)
Dinner went by pretty quickly that night and even though Issei's mother wanted details, nobody was willing to provide them.
As he relaxed in his room alone, Issei was utterly furious that Rias hadn't figured out what he was getting at.
"I never imagined Rias was that stupid. This is ridiculous" Issei scoffed.
It was obvious to him that Kokabiel had a far more sinister plan in mind but how could Rias dismiss such an idea so easily.
"Are you really so surprised partner. The Gremory girl has relied on her looks and her brother to get by and we both know it." Ddraig reminded him.
"True but to be so sloppy is embarrassing. I'm positive if Sona was the one Irina and Xenovia were dealing with she'd realize the issue and at least draw a theory or two." Issei frowned once again lamenting the lack of intelligence from the Gremory heiress.
Kokabiel didn't care one iota about the blades, but he was clearly using this Valper person in order to drag the three factions into something.
"Yes but if your theory is right, what is he really after." Ddraig replied.
Issei was about to respond when somebody knocked on his door. "Issei may I come in." Irina Shidou said nervously.
"Sure why not" Issei replied trying to calm down.
Irina was his childhood friend and he cared deeply for her, but he couldn't excuse how stupid she was being in all of this.
Sure he understood why she hid the truth from him, but much like with Rias he considered it to just be base stupidity.
As the door opened Issei was pleasantly surprised by the long sleeved pajamas that Irina was wearing.
They were light blue with frills on the edges which was a very cutesy appearance for the tomboy and the fact Irina clearly wasn't wearing a bra was a wonderful sight even if her breasts were hidden by the pajamas.
"Still up for that cuddle you mentioned the other day." Irina said nervously hoping that she hadn't lost her childhood friend due to her earlier actions.
Issei paused for a moment before a warm smile formed on his face, "Get over here dummy" Issei instructed and before long the childhood friends were underneath Issei's covers and Issei holding Irina against his body with his right arm.
The two stayed in silence for a while with Irina simply satisfied with the comfort that was her childhood friend's warmth and glad that Issei forgave her.
However, even she had to admit that she was curious what Issei was talking about.
"You mentioned duplicity when Rias asked you about Kokabiel. What did you mean by that?" Irina questioned.
"You're ruining a wonderful moment Iri" Issei replied with a hint of annoyance.
Irina realized that Issei didn't really want to discuss it so used the only tactic she could at this point.
Turning her body slightly Irina planted a quick kiss on Issei's cheek before saying, "I know Issei but we have to deal with Kokabiel and any insight you have will help us."
"Fine" Issei grumbled knowing that Irina was manipulating him yet again.
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