**In a Random Building**
**At Night**
Inside a building, the sound of footsteps echoed. The source of these sounds was six people: Akuro, Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Kiba, and Issei.
**Akuro**: Is this where the stray demon is? *Akuro asked, looking around.*
**Rias**: Yes. We received a report from Taiko, and apparently, a stray demon was found in this city. It seems to be in this building.
**Issei**: But what are stray demons? *Issei asked, confused, as he was new to these matters.*
**Kiba**: They were once servants of demons.
**Issei**: Like us?
**Kiba**: There's a clan that betrayed their masters and now lives as they please. Those are the stray demons.
**Akuro**: To think there'd be one in this city…
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *You're probably wondering why I'm here. Well, when I heard they were coming to exterminate a stray demon, I decided to tag along to strengthen our alliance. But the real reason is… I don't have anything better to do!*
The stray demon then appeared, revealing herself to be a woman. Since her upper body was exposed, Issei immediately said:
**Issei**: Boobs! *He said with a perverted grin.*
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *Is this really the time to think about boobs?!*
**Rias**: Stray demon, Viser. You abandoned your master and have been using your powers openly. You will be judged for your sins. In the name of the Gremory clan… I will destroy you!
**Viser**: What an insolent girl. I'll cover you in blood as red as your hair.
Right after, she revealed her true form, shocking Issei with how monstrous she appeared.
She began forming magic circles around her chest, firing magical attacks from them. Everyone dodged to avoid the line of fire. However, as Issei was still a novice, he wouldn't have time to escape the shots. Akuro grabbed him by the collar and pulled him out of harm's way. When the attacks hit the wall behind them, they left a hole, startling Issei.
**Akuro**: Don't let your guard down! Remember, we're dealing with a demon!
**Issei**: Huh? O-Oh, yeah… *Issei stammered, still in shock from what he witnessed.*
**Rias**: Yuuto.
After Rias said this, Kiba vanished from Issei's sight, showcasing his incredible speed once again.
**Issei**: Just how fast is he?! *Issei asked himself.*
**Rias**: He's too fast for you to see. As I've said, Yuuto's role is a Knight, his specialty is "speed," and his weapon is the sword. *Rias explained to her new servant about Kiba's role in her Peerage.*
After moving at such speed, Kiba sliced off the demon's arms.
**Viser**: AAAAAAAHHH!!! *She screamed in pain.*
Koneko then advanced toward the demon, seemingly swallowed by it, worrying Issei. But soon after, she burst out, sending the demon flying with a punch.
**Rias**: Koneko is a Rook. Her specialty is simple: immense strength and the ability to defend against any attack. *Rias said, introducing her Rook, Koneko.*
**Rias**: Akeno!
**Akeno**: Yes, President. *She said, approaching the demon.*
**Akeno**: Ara, ara, ara. What should I do? Fufufu! *She laughed sadistically while nearing the demon.*
No one but Akuro had noticed one of the demon's severed arms creeping toward Rias to attack her! Issei, in the end, noticed it too.
**Issei**: President!! *He shouted, running toward her.*
Akuro decided to intervene as well. He summoned his Tensa Zangetsu, ready to attack.
**Akuro**: GETSUGA TENSHOU!!! *He shouted, launching a small beam of condensed blue energy.*
**Issei**: SACRED GEAR!!! *He shouted, summoning his Boosted Gear in its most basic form.*
Both attacked simultaneously, reducing the demon's severed arm to dust.
**Rias**: T-Thank you… *She said, sitting on the ground, still surprised by their actions.*
**Issei**: (Embarrassed) No big deal. I guess my arm moved on its own, hehe… *Issei said, laughing shyly.*
**Akuro**: You're welcome. *Akuro said with a smile, making Tensa Zangetsu disappear again.*
Rias got up, walked a bit, and said:
**Rias**: Akeno, finish her!
**Akeno**: Yes, President! *She nodded with a sadistic smile, eager to punish the demon before her.*
Akeno began launching multiple lightning bolts at the demon, making her scream in pain again.
**Rias**: She's my Queen. Her specialty is "magic." And above all, she's a supreme sadist. *Rias said, finishing introducing the roles and specialties of her Peerage.*
**Issei**: (Comical shadow) Man, and she's still laughing… *Issei said, watching Akeno.*
**Akuro**: Oh… Looks like you have some strong people in your Peerage. Alright, alright. I guess it's my turn now! *He started approaching the demon.*
**Issei**: Oy, oy. Don't embarrass yourself, alright?
**Akuro**: Hai, hai. *He replied indifferently. There was no chance in infinity he'd lose.*
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *One For All Full Cowling 8%.*
Akuro's skin was enveloped in multicolored lightning, then green lightning surrounded his body, with his eyes glowing faintly green.
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *This should be enough to deal with this demon.*
Akuro leaped so fast it seemed like he vanished and reappeared above her.
**Issei**: Did he teleport?! *He asked in shock.*
**Kiba**: No. That's just his speed, so extreme it looked like he disappeared and reappeared above her. I think anyone inexperienced would come to the same conclusion as you. *Kiba commented, impressed by Akuro's speed.*
Still in the air above the demon, Akuro prepared his strike.
**Akuro**: Let's end this. SMASHHH!!! *He shouted, landing a direct punch on the demon, creating a small crater in the ground.*
With this display of strength, everyone was shocked, even Koneko.
**Koneko**: In… credible… *It was the only word that came out of her mouth. She was stunned by his strength.*
**Issei**: Damn! Looks like Koneko-chan isn't the only one with monstrous strength… *He said, sweating profusely.*
**Rias/Akeno/Kiba**: Yeah, yeah… *They said in unison, with a comical air.*
Emerging from the crater he created, Akuro met their stunned gazes.
**Akuro**: What's wrong? Why the faces?
**Issei**: You should know damn well! What's with that ridiculous strength?!
**Akuro**: Remember, I said I could fight without a sword too.
**Issei**: That's not the point! It's that overwhelming power!
**Kiba**: From what I see, you weren't going all out in our duel… *He commented with a smile.*
**Akuro**: Hmph! You talk like you were fighting seriously… *He retorted with a smile.*
**Rias**: Alright, I think it's time to finish this demon! *She said, approaching the demon.*
Rias completely exterminated the demon with her Power of Destruction.
After that, everyone went home.
**The Next Day**
The next morning, on his way to school, Issei met a girl named Asia. He helped her find the church. However, as they approached it, he felt intense pain. After parting with Asia and heading to school, he told Rias everything, learning that if a demon is exorcised by someone from the church, they'd die for eternity.
**At Night**
As usual, Issei was out at night trying to make a contract. He arrived at a house where one had been requested. Finding no one answering, he entered.
Inside, he saw blood everywhere and bodies on the floor. Looking closer, he saw a man sitting on the couch.
**???**: What do we have here… if not a demon. *He said with a psychotic expression, standing up.*
**Issei**: W-Who are you?!
**Freed**: My name is Freed Sellzen! *He said, bowing slightly with a psychotic smile.* I'm a young priest exorcising demons for the sake of humanity! *He introduced himself, dancing like a madman.*
**Issei**: Y-You're a priest? *Issei asked, scared.*
**Freed**: Well… I'm certainly not a filthy demon like you. *He said with a dark expression.*
**Issei**: Did you do this? *He asked, slowly backing away, pointing at the bodies on the floor.*
**Freed**: There was evidence they were making contracts with demons. So it was the end, the end! That's why I killed them! *He said with a psychotic face.* Destroying filthy demons like you is my job. *He drew a light sword and a firearm.*
Issei tried to run but got shot in the knee. He summoned his Sacred Gear in an attempt to counterattack, but it was futile. In the end, he took a slash from the light sword across his back and fell to the ground.
Freed was preparing to deliver the final blow when…
**???**: Kyaaaaaaa!!! *A scream came, startled by the bodies on the floor.*
**Issei**: Y-You're… Asia? *He asked with difficulty, injured.*
**Asia**: I-Issei-san, what are you doing here?!
**Freed**: You know each other? *He asked, still in a deranged manner.*
**Issei**: Sorry, Asia, but I'm a demon! *He revealed with regret in his voice.*
**Asia**: N-No way…
**Freed**: Well, it doesn't matter. You're done for! *He pointed his sword at Issei, ready to kill him.*
But before he could do anything, Asia stepped between Issei and the sword.
**Asia**: Father Freed, I beg you, please forgive him! *She pleaded, tears in her eyes.*
**Freed**: Do you realize what you're doing? You're protecting a demon!
**Asia**: Even if he's a demon, Issei-san is a good person.
**Freed**: Don't talk nonsense!! *He shouted, slicing her clothes, exposing her chest.*
He pinned her against the wall, about to assault her, but…
**Issei**: Stop!! *He shouted, struggling to stand.*
**Freed**: Oh, you're tougher than I thought. Wanna fight me? Know it'll be a very painful death, kid!! *He said with his usual deranged smile.*
Freed advanced on the injured Issei. Jumping with his sword, he was about to finish the demon before him.
Issei closed his eyes, expecting the final blow.
**Asia**: Noooo!! *She screamed desperately.*
But the next sound was of two metals clashing. When Issei opened his eyes, he saw the reason.
**Issei**: A-Akuro?! *He asked in shock, seeing him in front of him.*
Akuro stood before him, wielding Tensa Zangetsu, blocking Freed's attack.
**Akuro**: Yo, Issei. Looks like you got yourself in deep trouble, huh. *He said with an empathetic smile.*
**Issei**: What are you doing here? *Issei asked, confused about why he was there.*
**Akuro**: Well, as I say… Oh! Anyway. We… came to save you.
**Issei**: Huh? "We"? *A magic circle appeared in the room, with people emerging from it.*
**Issei**: Guys! *He said, surprised to see everyone there.*
**Rias**: Sorry for the delay, Issei.
Akuro and Freed still had their swords pressed against each other.
**Freed**: You…!
Akuro turned his attention to Freed.
**Akuro**: Hm?
**Freed**: You're a human. Why are you hanging out with demons?
**Akuro**: Let's see… The reason… I think… Oh, I know! It's none of your business, you jerk! Blehhh! *He stuck out his tongue at Freed.*
**Freed**: Huhuhu… AHAHAHAHA! Looks like I'll have to cleanse you of your sins!! *He laughed with a sinister grin.*
**Akuro**: Oh? Why don't you try? I just can't guarantee you'll live to tell the tale. *He said with a confident smile.*
Their swords separated, and each stepped back.
Asia watched Issei apologize to Rias for causing trouble again. Then, Freed started kicking her. Akuro, seeing this, couldn't hold back and launched an Avan Strash with Tensa Zangetsu, which Freed narrowly dodged.
**Freed**: I see, even though you're working with demons, you still have some humanity left to protect this young girl.
**Akuro**: You…!
Then, Rias and her Peerage noticed fallen angels approaching. Since they had rescued Issei, there was no reason to stay. They opened a magic circle to leave. Before going, Issei begged to take Asia with them, but Rias informed him that only her Peerage or allies could pass through her circle. Reluctantly, Issei was dragged away by Kiba, not wanting to leave Asia behind.
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *See you soon… Asia!*
**To be continued…**