Chapter 162

After we are alone, Yasaka looks at me and says.

"So! What can you tell me about the culprit behind this mess?"

I take a deep breath and say.

"Zelretch. The culprit is most likely Zelrecth. The people he summons are the people from his world. The peacock person Lady Inari says is Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. However, he is coming from the timeline where he manages to retain immortality and protect his empire forever."

"Why did he do that? I know you say that he is a prankster, but this is too much, right?"

Before I can say anything, a portal appears next to me.

"I can explain that, Lady Yasaka."

"Zelretch!"

Zelretch looks at me and Yasaka with an apologetic expression.

"First thing first, I am sorry to make the two of you worry. Second, you don't need to worry about the conflict reaching Japan."

He raises his hand before I can say something.

"Before you say something, please follow me. This idea is not mind. I love watching them fighting, but it was not my idea this time. I already made a promise not to cause any problems, and I will fulfill that promise. Come on."

Zelrecth creates a bubble around us, and we follow him through the portal. Behind the portal is a giant red dragon. If the dragon in Skyrim is big, this dragon is colossal. It is at least two hundred meters long, and its wing span may triple or even quadruple that.

The dragon flies around for a few seconds before 'landing' in front of us.

"Great Red?"

I cannot help but say that. The dragon nods his head and says.

"That is me. You come here because of the conflict in India, right?"

I wince a little at his loud voice and nod my head.

"It is because of my command. It is to make sure Indra makes his people busy. He wants war, and I will give it to him. It will take his attention away from battling against Shiva and take the so-called Hero Faction away from the Khaos Brigade. Indra is their patron, and the Khaos Brigade lost an important asset as they were busy obeying their patron's command."

I look at him in realization and say.

"Leonardo."

Great Red smile (the smile is full of teeth, and I am afraid of it) and says.

"Among other things. Even Rizevim will not want to anger Indra. That man might be strong, but he cannot defeat Indra even if he takes one of Ophis' snakes."

Just how powerful is Indra? I know that all Hindu Pantheon is OP as fuck, at least the upper echelon Gods, but holy shit.

"Leave what is happening to me. You don't need to worry. The conflict will not reach Japan. It will reach Korea, but I will make sure it will not get too overboard."

Yasaka nods her head and says.

"Thank you, Lord Great Red."

Great Red waves his right wing and says.

"You can go now. You don't want Ophis to think that the two of you are my allies. It will create a mess for Japan."

We nod and leave the Dimensional Gap. As the portal closes up, Zelretch looks at me and says,

"See? It is not a problem I create. I only agree with his plan."

"But you enjoy it, right?"

"Oh, of course! Watching them fight and bicker with each other is great. Seeing Lu Bu want to betray his faction but refrain himself because he doesn't have anyone to go to is great. Watching the three emperors makes me chuckle."

Of course, you do. I release a sigh and say.

"Anyway, as long as you do not do anything that creates a problem for us, I don't mind you having fun."

"Really? I can do that?"

"As long as you don't create a problem for us and Japan in general."

Yasaka nods her head in agreement. Zelretch looks at us for a few seconds before his lips form a smile.

"I don't like that look."

His smile gets bigger, and I can see his fang coming out of his mouth this time.

"No take-backsies!"

I release a sigh.

"I already regret this. Just make sure not to go too far."

"I can do that. Anyway! I want to explore the world and only come here to explain my actions."

He opens the portal and waves his hand.

"Ta-Ta!"

And he is gone. I look at Yasaka and say,

"Do you want to help me create another Card Class?"

"Yes, please. I need something to get me out of this headache."

We leave the meeting room and walk to the lab to create more Card Class.

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|3rd POV|

"Gah! There are too many of them, Bucho!"

Issei Hyoudou screams as he kills another pest charging at him. Rias nods her head and releases a barrage of Orbs of Destruction toward the pest coming at them. It does not take long before all the pests get killed from her attack.

"What kind of creatures are those things, Buchou?"

Rias looks at Issei and says,

"They are creatures born from the tainted energy of the Ley Line."

"Ley Line?"

"It is a line that produces energy people use. It can be used to empower spells or what Lady Yasaka uses, creating a barrier around Kyoto."

"Does that mean the Ley Line here is tainted?"

"No. Having those pests does not mean the Ley Line is tainted. Even the Ley Line needs an exhaust port to put away the tainted energy it creates."

"And those creatures are something made of that tainted energy."

"Exactly. The one hiring us wants to take care of the problem before it gets bigger. Even though they are not strong, their number can grow infinitely, and if not taken care of immediately, it will be a problem."

"I see."

Issei nods his head in understanding.

"Lady Rias, we have another wave."

Rias looks at Yuuto and nods her head.

"Do you still want to fight them, Ise?"

"It is less than before. I will take care of this, Buchou!"

"Very well. Take care."

Rias watches Issei continue to fight the pests, but while he is busy fighting, Rias sees something from the corner of her eye, and she quickly moves to protect her pawn.

"Issei!"

Issei turns around and sees Rias get shot by a golden energy. His eyes widen and quickly catch her body. He looks at Rias' body and quickly gets paler by the second. Seeing his beloved king lying on the ground, bleeding, something clicked in his soul.

He looks up and sees something in the distance. With a roar, boosted gear appears in his hand and starts glowing.

"Yuuto Kiba! Akeno Himejima! Koneko Toujou!"

Ddraig shouts at the three peerage members of Rias.

"Take your king and run! This will get messy! Hurry!"

Even though they don't know what is happening, they know that the Red Dragon Emperor is not messing around. They take Rias and run away from Issei just in time, and a strong shockwave appears from his body that destroys the trees around him.

"I, who am about to awaken,"

<It started.> <Looks like it will start.>

"Am the Heavenly Dragon who has stolen the principles of domination from God."

<It was always like that, no matter what.> <That's not right; it was like that every time.>

"I laugh at the "infinite," and I fret over the "dream."

<The one the world seeks….> <The one the world rejects....>

"I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination."

<It was always power.> <It was always love.>

<<You guys choose destruction no matter how many times!>>

"And I shall sink you to the depths of the crimson purgatory!"

By now, Issei's body has grown into a twelve-meter-tall dragon with a red body and green jewels around his wings and body.

"Juggernaut Drive"

Issei releases a roar before flying into the air.