Akuro was heading back to the church at a considerable speed (at least by DxD world standards, though to him, it felt as slow as a sloth). Upon arriving, he saw the following scene...
**Issei**: You're an angel, so fly! *He said, tears in his eyes and a face full of pure rage.*
**Raynare**: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! *Raynare screamed in pain after taking a direct, furious attack from Issei.*
Akuro's view was this: Issei, having just defeated Raynare, was injured with two holes in his legs from Raynare's light spears. His hand was covered by the Boosted Gear, which, as Akuro expected, had evolved and grown stronger. Asia lay on a church bench, seemingly lifeless.
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *Looks like everything happened just like in the anime. Damn, I wish I'd seen Issei's entire fight, not just the end. Well, I'm not sad or angry about Asia's death because I expected it, and also because, if I wanted, I could revive her, alter reality, go back in time, or do countless other things to keep her alive. But that won't be necessary since, like in the original story, Rias will revive her as a demon.*
Issei, about to collapse from exhaustion, was supported by Akuro.
**Issei**: Akuro, is that you? *He asked, exhausted.*
**Akuro**: Yeah, looks like you had a tough fight. *He said with a smile, supporting Issei's shoulder.*
**Kiba**: You defeated a Fallen Angel on your own, huh? *Kiba said, having just appeared after finishing off the priests and fallen angels in the church's basement.*
**Issei**: You took your time, pretty boy. *He said with a weak smile, referring to Kiba.*
**Kiba**: The President told me not to interfere in your fight.
**Issei**: She said that? *He asked, surprised.*
**Rias**: Exactly. *Rias said, entering the scene.*
**Rias**: Because I believed you would defeat her.
**Issei**: President? *He asked, shocked to see Rias there.*
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *Looks like she's done with her business.*
**Rias**: I finished my tasks and came here. *She said, referring to defeating the three fallen angels.*
Then, three figures emerged from the shadows.
**Issei**: President, watch out!!! *He shouted, startled to see the three figures were fallen angels.*
**Akuro**: Calm down, Issei. They won't do anything. *Akuro said with a calm smile.*
**Rias**: Yes, after all, they're my servants now. *Rias said with a smile.*
**Issei**: Huh? *Issei, utterly confused, was filled with doubt.*
**Kalawarna**: Hmph, you sure made a big deal out of saying 'MY,' Gremory. Don't get too full of yourself. *She said, still arrogant despite being defeated and now a servant.*
**Dohnaseek**: A fallen angel becoming a demon's servant—what a humiliation. *Dohnaseek said, feeling more humiliated than ever.*
Mittelt said nothing, only shedding comical tears.
**Issei**: President, could you explain what's going on? *He asked with a comical sweatdrop behind his head, seeing how the three former fallen angels were acting.*
**Rias**: Well, after Akuro, Akeno, and I defeated them, I was about to destroy them, but Akuro suggested turning them into my servants. I thought it was a good idea, so here we are. *She said, gesturing to the three ex-fallen angels bickering among themselves over losing to demons.*
**Issei**: But how is that possible?
**Rias**: I did the same thing I did with you—I revived them as demons. They're no longer fallen angels. *She finished explaining to Issei.*
**Issei**: But what if they betray us? *Issei raised one last concern.*
**Akuro**: Then I'll deal with them myself. *He said seriously, putting an end to the matter.*
The newly turned demons trembled in fear upon hearing this, especially Dohnaseek, who had already taken a beating from Akuro. Kalawarna and Mittelt, though they hadn't fought him, saw the thrashing Dohnaseek took and knew Akuro was no joke.
**Kiba**: Well, I think they'll be a big help. Even just now, Koneko and I were struggling against the priests here. When the President and they showed up, we managed to defeat them all. And as Akuro said, if they try to betray us, we'll just take them out for good. *Kiba said with a smile.*
**Issei**: Oh. Now I feel like an idiot for worrying about you. *Issei said, having been concerned for Kiba and Koneko, who were fighting the priests.*
**Akuro**: So, Issei, how's Asia? *Akuro asked, already knowing the answer.*
**Issei**: I'm sorry, I… I… I couldn't save Asia. *He said, crying as tears streamed frantically from his eyes.*
**Akuro**: You don't need to apologize. It's my fault too—I took too long. If I'd arrived sooner, maybe… *He said, placing a hand on Issei's shoulder with a sad look.*
**Issei**: I just… Asia… I just wanted to be able to save her! *He said, still crying near Asia's body.*
**Rias**: It's okay. You just don't have enough experience as a demon yet, that's all.
**Rias**: No one's blaming you.
**Issei**: But… But… I… *He said, still crying.*
**Rias**: It's early to say, but it's worth a try. *She said, pulling a chess piece from her pocket.*
**Rias**: What do you think this is?
**Issei**: A chess piece?
**Akeno**: To be precise, it's a Bishop. *Akeno said, appearing through a magic circle, back in her traditional school uniform.*
**Rias**: The Bishop's power lies in supporting the other demons in the group. This girl's healing abilities could be useful.
**Issei**: President… You mean…
**Rias**: I'll reincarnate this nun as a demon. *She said with a smile.*
**Akuro**: That's great, isn't it, Issei? *He said with a huge smile.*
**Issei**: Y-Yes. *He said, crying and smiling with joy.*
But before anything could be done, Koneko entered through the church door, carrying something.
**Koneko**: President, I brought what you asked for. *She said, tossing what she was carrying onto the ground.*
**Rias**: A pleasure to meet you, Fallen Angel Raynare. *Rias said, revealing what Koneko had brought.*
**Rias**: I'm Rias Gremory, heiress of the Gremory family.
**Raynare**: You're a daughter of the Gremory family? *She asked, shocked.*
**Rias**: It was a pleasure to meet you… though it won't last long. *She said with a confident smile.*
**Rias**: And also… your friends are now my servants. *She said, letting fallen angel feathers fall from her hands, symbolizing they were no longer fallen angels but demons.*
Raynare quickly looked at the three new demons, who could only avert their gazes in shame.
**Raynare**: The Gremory daughter… How dare you?
**Rias**: Ever since you appeared to Issei, I learned of a fallen angel plot in this city.
**Rias**: If you hadn't caused trouble for us, I wouldn't have interfered.
**Issei**: President, does that mean you did this for me?
**Rias**: Huh? Issei, your Sacred Gear…
**Akuro**: I noticed too—it's different. *Akuro said, pretending not to know what happened.*
**Issei**: Yeah, it just changed suddenly.
**Rias**: Red Dragon… Yes, I understand what happened. *She said, realizing what had occurred.*
**Rias**: Fallen Angel Raynare, Issei's Sacred Gear isn't as simple as you think.
**Raynare**: What?
**Rias**: It can immensely boost the user's power for up to ten seconds, to the point where even a God could be destroyed.
**Rias**: It's one of the thirteen Longinus, the Gauntlet of the Red Dragon Emperor, Boosted Gear. *She revealed the true power of Issei's Sacred Gear.*
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *Looks like it was all worth it—he awakened the Gauntlet of the Red Dragon Emperor.*
**Rias**: No matter how powerful it is, it needs time to build up power, so it's not omnipotent. *She finished her explanation, though the only one who knew all this and more was Akuro.*
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *Exactly, the only omnipotent one here is me. I could use the Boosted Gear whenever I want just by willing it, and unlike Issei, I wouldn't need to wait ten seconds.*
**Rias**: And now, you'll disappear, Fallen Angel.
**Raynare**: Issei-kun.
**Issei**: Huh?
**Raynare**: Save me. I know I said all that, but as a fallen angel, I had no choice but to do what I did! *She said, dressed in the same outfit from her date with Issei, using the same sweet voice to persuade him.*
**Issei**: Yuuma-chan…
**Raynare**: See? To prove it, I didn't throw this away! *She said, referring to a bracelet Issei bought her on their date.*
**Raynare**: You remember, right? You bought this for me.
Suddenly, a sword flew at incredible speed near Raynare's face, leaving a small cut on her cheek. When it hit the wall behind her, it created a massive hole, indicating that if it had struck her, there'd be nothing left.
**Akuro**: HEY, DON'T PLAY WITH MY FRIEND'S FEELINGS!!! *He said with a dark, furious expression.*
**Issei**: Akuro…
Raynare, seeing the destructiveness of that attack, was paralyzed with fear. With a single hand motion, Akuro made the sword fly back to his hand.
**Akuro**: Never toy with his feelings again. *He said, calming down.*
Everyone was shocked by Akuro's reaction, even the three new demons, as he was usually calm.
**Akuro**: Rias, I ask that you don't kill her yet.
**Rias**: Huh? Akuro, I admit it was a good idea to turn those three fallen angels into demons, but you want me to let her live after everything she did to Issei? *She asked, indignant.*
**Akuro**: That's exactly why. If you kill her now, she'll haunt Issei's heart forever. Despite being a huge pervert, he treats girls kindly. Proof is that he risked himself to save Asia, even though he barely knew her. If you kill her—the first girlfriend who did all this to him—he might never open his heart again. Let her live until he's completely over her. After that, do what you want with her. *He finished explaining why he wanted her alive.*
Once again, everyone was shocked by his words, especially Issei, who was moved that Akuro was doing this for him.
**Rias**: You're right. Sorry, I got a bit heated. *She said, now calm, understanding Akuro's reasoning.*
**Akuro**: I said all that, but it's up to Issei to decide.
**Rias**: So, Issei? *She asked, awaiting his response.*
Everyone in the church turned to Issei, waiting for his answer.
**Issei**: I'll let her live until I've fully moved on and my heart is free. *Issei said, making his decision.*
**Rias**: If that's what you want. *She said, approaching Raynare, who was on the ground, stunned by what she heard.*
**Raynare**: Wait… No…
Rias then revived her as a demon.
**Rias**: So, how does it feel to be a demon now? *She asked, laughing at Raynare's expression.*
**Raynare**: What a humiliation. Me, an elite fallen angel, turned into a demon. *She said, her face red with shame and frustration.*
**Kalawarna**: Raynare, looks like you've joined us.
**Raynare**: Shut up!!!
**Dohnaseek**: But we all know whose fault this is.
**Raynare, Kalawarna, Mittelt, and Dohnaseek**: It's that human's fault!!! *They said, glaring at Akuro.*
**Akuro**: I have a name, you know—it's Akuro Kenshin.
**Raynare**: Akuro, huh? One day, I'll make you pay for this humiliation.
**Akuro**: Try your luck, but no matter how much time passes, you'll never do anything to me unless I let you.
**Raynare**: You insolent—
**Akuro**: The insolent one who's way stronger than you. You'd better watch your words if you don't want to feel pain worse than death.
Raynare fell silent, recalling the attack that nearly killed her earlier.
**Kalawarna**: Don't get cocky, human. When the time comes, I'll play with you and make you my little pet. *She said, blushing with a slightly sadistic smile.*
**Akuro**: Sorry, but you don't interest me, so… *He said indifferently, rejecting the woman countless humans would kill to even talk to.*
**Kalawarna**: Y-You— *She said, her face red from being rejected by a man for the first time.*
**Rias**: Now, all that's left is to reincarnate the nun.
The reincarnation process began, just as in the original story.
Asia slowly opened her eyes.
**Akuro and Issei**: Asia!
**Asia**: Huh?
**Issei**: President!
**Rias**: I'll leave the rest to you. Show her the ropes—you're her senpais, after all. *She said, referring to Akuro and Issei, and started to leave.*
**Asia**: Akuro-san… Issei-san… Oh… I was…
Before she could finish, Issei and Akuro hugged her.
**Akuro and Issei**: Let's go home, Asia.
Everyone, except the new demons, smiled at the scene.
**The Next Day, at the Clubroom**
**Akuro**: Morning, everyone! *He said, entering the clubroom.*
**Everyone**: Morning!
**Akuro**: Huh? Where's Asia? *He asked, not seeing her anywhere.*
**Akeno**: She said she wanted to show you something.
**Akuro**: Me?
**Rias**: Yes, Asia's ready to come out.
As Rias requested, Asia emerged from a door in her new school uniform.
**Akeno**: She wanted to show you her new school uniform.
**Issei**: I told her she looked beautiful and didn't need to show you, but… *Issei said, not thrilled about Asia showing her uniform specifically to Akuro.*
**Asia**: So, Akuro-san, how do I look? *She asked, her cheeks slightly flushed.*
**Akuro**: You look beautiful in it. *He said with a big smile, unaware of the weight of his words.*
**Asia**: R-Really? *She said, now as red as a chili pepper.*
**Raynare**: I don't think she looks *that* beautiful. *Raynare said, entering the clubroom with the other three new demons.*
**Akuro**: Huh? Those clothes—don't tell me you four are attending school too.
**Dohnaseek**: Tsk, unfortunately, yes. The Gremory girl forced us. *He said with an unhappy expression.*
**Rias**: With my father's influence at the school, I got Asia, Raynare, Kalawarna, and Mittelt enrolled as students, and Dohnaseek as a school counselor.
**Akuro**: Oh, I see. *He said, assessing the situation.*
**Akuro**: I must say, you three look beautiful in those uniforms too. *He said, referring to the former fallen angels, with a smile that had a huge impact.*
**Raynare**: W-What are y-you talking about? *She stammered, blushing intensely.*
**Kalawarna**: S-Seems you've got good eyes to notice my beauty. *She said, also very flushed.*
**Mittelt**: H-He said I-I'm beautiful… *Poor Mittelt was the most affected, as red as or redder than Asia had been.*
**Issei**: Gotta agree with you, Akuro—they're gorgeous. *He said with a perverted grin.*
**Akeno**: Ara, ara. Now that we're all here, this is a welcome party for our new members! *She said, entering with a cake.*
**Everyone**: Huh?
**Issei**: Looks delicious.
**Koneko**: Issei-senpai, I'm eating my piece and yours.
**Issei**: What? Oy, Koneko-chan, that piece is mine! *He said, seeing Koneko take both her piece and his.*
**Everyone (except Issei and Koneko)**: Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!
Akuro, who had been laughing along, suddenly turned serious, looking at a fiery-colored bird.
**Akuro (Thinking)**: *So, it's almost your turn to show up…* *He thought, recalling what would happen after the fallen angel arc.*
**To be continued…**