Occult Research Club – A Devil's Curiosity
A tense silence filled the room.
Kuroyami rested his black sword on his shoulder, his midnight-purple eyes gleaming with amusement.
Rias, still seated in her chair, studied him carefully. The pressure from his Dark Magic was different from anything she had encountered before.
Not Demonic Power. Not Holy Power. Not even Dragonic Power.
Something else.
Something… dangerous.
Kiba, ever the swordsman, instinctively recognized Kuroyami's sheer presence—a warrior's aura, forged through battle and instinct.
Koneko, relying on her natural instincts as a Nekoshou, felt a deep, primal warning.
And Akeno?
She simply licked her lips.
"Oh my~" she purred, placing a hand on her cheek. "What an interesting man~"
Issei, still completely clueless, was frozen in place. His brain was struggling to process everything.
"What the hell is going on?! Who is this guy?! And why does he look so damn cool?!"
Rias finally spoke.
"Kuroyami-kun… you're strong, aren't you?"
Kuroyami grinned. "What gave it away?"
Rias' eyes glowed with determination. "I want to test it."
Kiba's eyes widened slightly. "President?"
Akeno chuckled. "Ara~ How bold, Rias."
Issei nearly fell out of his chair. "Wait, you wanna fight him!?"
Koneko, however, simply nodded. "Reasonable."
Kuroyami smirked, lowering his sword. "Heh. You sure about that, Princess?"
Rias met his gaze, unshaken. "I need to see for myself. If you're this strong… I can't ignore you."
Kuroyami exhaled through his nose, amused. "Fine. Let's step outside. Wouldn't want to wreck your little clubhouse."
Kuoh Academy – Training Grounds
The moon hung high in the sky, casting a pale glow over the schoolyard.
Rias stood opposite Kuroyami, her crimson hair flowing in the evening breeze. Behind her, the rest of the ORC watched intently.
She extended her hand, a red magic circle forming in front of her. Demonic Power surged.
Kuroyami?
He simply rested his black sword on his shoulder.
"Ready?" Rias asked.
Kuroyami rolled his neck. CRACK.
"Sure. But don't go crying when you realize the gap between us, Princess."
Rias narrowed her eyes. "We'll see."
The Fight Begins
BOOM!
Rias unleashed a massive sphere of destruction magic, the crimson energy roaring toward Kuroyami at blinding speed.
Kiba's eyes widened. "She's serious!"
Issei panicked. "Oi oi! That's way too much for a normal guy!"
But Kuroyami?
He didn't move.
As the massive orb of destruction magic closed in—
He simply swung his sword.
FWOOOOOOOSH!
A single horizontal slash of Dark Magic erupted forward.
It didn't just cut through the attack—
It consumed it.
Rias' spell vanished instantly.
"…What?" Rias whispered.
The next moment—
BAM!
Kuroyami disappeared.
And then—
He was behind her.
Rias barely had time to react before—
THWACK!
A powerful chop to the back of her neck.
"Ah—!"
She collapsed, barely conscious.
Kuroyami caught her before she hit the ground, holding her up effortlessly.
The fight…
Was over in an instant.
The Aftermath
The ORC members stood frozen, completely speechless.
Kiba: Shocked.
Koneko: Wide-eyed.
Akeno: Visibly excited.
Issei: Mind broken.
"…Fast," Kiba muttered. "I didn't even see him move."
Akeno giggled, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Oh my~ That was… exciting~"
Issei, however, was losing his mind. "WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!"
Kuroyami smirked, looking down at Rias.
"You good, Princess?"
Rias groaned, still dazed. "W-What… was that…?"
Kuroyami let her down gently. "A wake-up call."
She looked up at him, struggling to process what had just happened.
He negated her strongest attack.
He outspeeded her effortlessly.
He took her out in one move.
Rias was many things—arrogant wasn't one of them. She knew when she was outclassed.
And right now?
She felt like she was standing before a monster.
"...Who are you, really?" she asked.
Kuroyami grinned.
"Just a guy who likes swinging his sword around."
Rias closed her eyes, then let out a breath.
Then—
She smiled.
"…Interesting."
To Be Continued…
Author's Note:
Kuroyami completely dominates Rias.
Dark Magic negates Destruction Magic.
Rias acknowledges Kuroyami's strength.
Next up—Riser Phenex arrives! How will Kuroyami handle the arrogant Phoenix?