When they were suddenly attacked by six mid-ranked Demons, Tetsuya and Haruto worried that in that state they wouldn't be much help to Yui, especially considering the power of their rivals. But suddenly, reinforcements arrived and began healing everyone while four other Guardians assumed a fighting stance and began defending them. Meanwhile, some healers began to heal them all completely, and one girl in particular, Sanae Hoshizuki, approached Kouta and, with a warm smile, began to heal Kouta.
Kouta: ...Do I know you?...
Sanae: ...maybe, hehehe... My name is Sanae Hoshizuki, at your service... *winks mischievously*
Kouta was confused by the experience, but decided to let it pass, getting up and focusing on checking on his friends. Now, everyone had reached a new power: Yui with 485, Tetsuya with 600, Haruto with an astonishing 680, and Kouta with an even more astonishing power of 1150.
Kouta: Hey guys, I see you're pretty strong now, huh?
Yui: Kouta! *Runs to hug him, having been worried after the whole confrontation*
Kouta: Yui... I'm sorry if I worried you... *says while hugging him back*
Tetsuya: Heh, look who's talking, kid. You're the newest kid in this world, and you're already stronger than me. How ironic, hahaha
Kouta: Hahaha, well, actually, yes, but it's not my limit yet, especially knowing that I could double my power for a moment, so I'm not going to stop until I get that form and become stronger than that Hōzuki.
Haruto: I like your spirit, kid, but I want you to keep something in mind. If Gares sent that bastard, it's because we're making too much noise around here. We'll have to be more discreet when training.
Tetsuya: Not necessarily. Remember that Adeus considers Kouta important. I don't think he'd deny him access to a training room. We could tell him we want to get stronger...
Haruto: Tetsuya's right, Kouta is someone Adeus isn't willing to lose, so I'm sure he'll let him in.
Sanae: Oh, now that I think about it, Adeus was looking for you, kid, and now with his plan, maybe you should hurry.
Kouta: I would, but I still don't know how to get there. Last time they took me at such high speed that I didn't even have time to react.
Sanae: Oh, in that case, let me take you, hehe, are we going?
Kouta: Yeah, guys... I'll see you later, okay? Yui, get your things ready. If we don't train there, we'll still train here little by little.
Yui: Okay, and, good luck...
Kouta and Sanae headed toward the angelic world, crossing the angelic barrier and following a path Kouta didn't know about. As they advanced, Kouta started chatting with Sanae.
Kouta: Hey, and, um, can I ask you something? If you don't want to answer, that's fine. I'm just curious.
Sanae: *giggles* Of course. Tell me. What's your question?
Kouta: Well, soo, how strong are you?
Sanae: Hmm, according to what I heard on my final results, I'm around 250. Why?
Kouta: Well, I noticed something quite strange, and that is, your healing technique is much more effective than mine or Yui's, and I thought you were even stronger than us...
Sanae: *laughs* Maybe it's because your technique only works to close serious wounds, but not to restore energy, but hey, keep that technique. When I was a rookie, it certainly came in very handy...
Kouta: Well, maybe your skills would be useful on the team, you know?
Sanae: Are you asking me to join the most renowned team in the Ghost World? Because if so, I gladly accept, hehe. From what I've seen, you take too many risks in battle, and knowing that you relied on your technique, it makes sense to me that you always end up so weak.
Kouta: Yes, maybe you're right. Well, welcome to the group. I'm sure everyone will be more than happy to have you.
Sanae: Do you think so? Well, in that case, I think I know someone who can help you with the power issue, hehe.
Kouta: If possible, bring him back to the base, okay? I'm really interested in that last sentence.
Sanae: Okay *smiles*
And after that, they arrived at Adeus, both of them kneeling.
Adeus: Thank you for coming, Kouta. You, Miss Sanae, may leave.
Sanae: Okay, Your Majesty. *bows before leaving*
Adeus: You may stand, son. And please, don't kneel again from now on, okay? Remember, we're partners *nice laugh*
Kouta: Oh, okay, su-
Goodbye: Goodbye, son, you can just call me Goodbye
Kouta: Okay, Goodbye, but what did you need me for?...
Goodbye: I heard from some very reliable sources that you and your friends stopped an attack by Hōzuki and his henchmen, so I called you to tell you that, after that, I've decided to give you the option of having your own soldiers. That way, maybe it won't be so difficult for you to support the Guardians, and who knows, maybe they'll learn something from you...
Kouta: Wow, really? I mean, of course I do! But I wanted to ask a favor that I'm not sure you'd accept right now.
Adeus: Hmm, what's that about, son?
Kouta: Well, my team and I were wondering if we could train here. You know, because of the issue of discretion with Gares. We've been calling him out too much lately, and he keeps sending demons around. But now with this Hōzuki thing, we really saw that we need to train even harder. But in the Ghost World, it'll be impossible for us now.
Adeus: But of course, Kouta. Come whenever you want. I can give you a large space for you and your friends to train. And of course, now that you've accepted, the soldiers under your command can too. Hahaha.
Kouta: Thank you very much, sir. Adeus. Seriously, thank you. I owe you a big one, haha. So, if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me, okay?
Goodbye: Hahaha, sure, son. Take care, and when you're ready, come to my palace so I can take you to your area.
Kouta: Okay, see you. Goodbye, I'll be back soon.
Goodbye: See you later, son. Take care.
And when Kouta left the palace, Sanae was waiting for him right outside and said:
Sanae: Are we leaving, boss? *giggles*
Kouta: Haha, yes, let's go. I have good news to tell everyone on the team...
And once they crossed the barrier, they headed toward Kouta and Yui's new house, but when they arrived and entered...
To be continued…