Chapter 164: Rating Game 1

Rias

"Alright!" Ise's voice rang out with determination in front of the old school building.

Next to her stood Koneko-chan, her small frame belying the incredible strength and resolve within. They would be my vanguard for the next part of our plan.

"Okay then, Ise, Koneko," I addressed them both, my voice steady despite the gravity of our mission. "You won't be able to avoid the battle once you get into the gym. Move accordingly, like we discussed. That location will be crucial."

Koneko-chan nodded, her usual stoic expression giving way to a brief flicker of determination. "Yes, I will."

Our target was the gym, and we needed to secure it at all costs. Ise and Koneko-chan were the perfect duo for this task. They couldn't afford to fail, and I had faith in their abilities. Ise, especially, was driven—she wouldn't let this opportunity slip by without using her "promotion."

"Then I will be going as well," Kiba announced, adjusting his sword at his hip with practiced ease.

"Yuuto, move accordingly like we discussed," I reminded him, the strategic importance of his role weighing on my mind.

"Roger that," he replied, his confidence unwavering.

Asia, our precious healer, stood beside me, her nervous energy palpable. "Asia will be on standby with me," I told her, my tone firm yet reassuring. "But we will move once we get a signal from Ise and the others. You absolutely cannot be taken down. It will be over if we lose our healer."

"Yes!" she responded energetically, despite her nerves. Her healing abilities were our lifeline, allowing us to take risks that would otherwise be unthinkable. We had to protect her at all costs.

Our winning strategy hinged on protecting me, the , and ensuring Asia's safety. Without her, our chances of success would plummet.

"Akeno, I trust you to move when you think it's the right time," I said, turning to my dependable .

"Yes, Buchou," Akeno replied, her usual teasing demeanor replaced by a serious resolve.

As the plan set into motion, I couldn't help but feel a mix of pride and anxiety for my team. Ise had come so far since she joined us, and her growth as a fighter and as a person was nothing short of remarkable. Koneko, despite her quiet nature, was a formidable warrior.

Kiba's loyalty and skill were unparalleled, and Asia's gentle heart belied an incredible strength. Akeno, my dear friend, always knew how to strike when the time was right.

And Alex is also waiting for me to win this match after all.

Issey

Now then, my adorable servants. Are you ready? We can't turn back now. Our enemy is Raiser, who is said to be a genius from the immortal House of the Phoenix with a promised career. Now then! Let's go and blow them away!"

All of us replies together and heads off!

Me, Koneko-chan, and Kiba leaves the old school building!

"Ise-san! Everyone! Please do your best!"

I can hear Asia cheering for us from behind. We raise our hand and wave at her.

Now, there's no more turning back Hyoudou Issei! I will have to be resolved and move straight ahead!

We run towards the gym. During our way towards the gym, Kiba leaves us to head to a different direction. It's in our plan for Kiba to leave us at a certain point.

"Then I will be waiting for you ahead!"

"Yeah, you just do that!"

We split up after saying our good byes. He will do his job, and I will do mine!

I went towards the gym along with Koneko-chan.

Since the main entrance is connected to the new school building, we can't enter from there. That's because our intrusion will be caught by them.

We need to go in from the other door located on the opposite side of the gym. We went there and turn the door knob. It's opened. It's not locked.

But this gym, even the appearance of it looks like the actual thing. It's the same with the old school building where it looks like the real thing. I will believe it if they tell me afterwards that "the stage took place at the real Kuou academy".

We come into the back platform from the back door. Since the curtain isn't down, the inside is visible.

I try to look at the court from the corner of the platform, but then Koneko-chan mutters.

"...Presence. Enemy."

-! Even before I can get shocked at hearing that, a loud voice echoes within the gymnasium.

"We know you are there, servants of Gremory! We watched you coming inside."

The voice of a woman. Raiser's servants! So they saw us coming inside!

Then there is no need for us to hide ourselves.

Koneko-chan and I show ourselves to them by appearing at the platform boldly. There are four female Devils standing at the court.

The woman with a china dress, the twins and also a loli girl.

If I remember right, the woman with the china dress is the . The twins are the . And the small girl is also a . I know it because we were explained about the enemies while having the photo of them shown to us at the clubroom before we came here.

Three and one ... We are also a and a , though their numbers are double of ours.

Though due to our plan, we can't avoid this battle.

"Boosted Gear, standby."

The Boost begins. Yeah! I'm going to do it!

"...I will leave the to you, Ise-senpai. I will take care of the ."

"Yeah!"

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