"How is the situation with the Kochou sisters I asked you to pay attention to before?!"
Hikaru himself still had very deep feelings for Kanae.
If not for special reasons at that time and reasons of himself, he definitely wouldn't have easily let her go. It must be admitted, the gentleness of Kanae and Kotoha were the most perfect wife types in men's hearts.
Of course, assuming Kotoha didn't become a Yandere.
"Both of them have now become Azazel's disciples. Added to that, the executives at Grigori also know these two sisters have a relationship with Emperor Shin, so fewer and fewer people will look for trouble and provoke them."
Hikaru nodded.
With Vali and Tōbio as protective charms at Grigori, it was clearly one of the rare safest places for the Kocho sisters.
"However, there's one thing you should pay attention to, Emperor Shin."
Suddenly, Vali's topic turned.
"Your actions have made Azazel suspicious."
Although Hikaru used a questioning sentence, there was a tone of certainty in his words.
"Correct, lately Azazel has not only tried to fish information from me and Tobio, but there are also signs of sending people to investigate."
"He seems to have already seen some clues."
Hikaru wasn't surprised at all by this.
Azazel had been investigating the Khaos Brigade and Hero Faction for years. Now the Hero Faction suddenly showed unusual movements, and the strangeness of people before him like Vali, it would be strange if he didn't pay attention.
Moreover, Sei even forcibly changed Azazel's Down Fall Dragon Spear into a Key. With these various clear signs, if Azazel closed his eyes, then he didn't deserve to sit in the position of Grigori Governor.
Being careful, planning before acting, cunning... These had always been keywords for Azazel.
"Since the summoning orders are already complete, then be quiet lately. I don't want the Gods to react at these last moments." Hikaru said.
Vali also nodded in agreement.
Just when Hikaru wanted to say something else, suddenly his expression changed, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes. He stood and looked toward Kyoto.
"They know how to choose timing."
"Emperor Shin, what's wrong?!"
Vali was shocked.
"An ant that doesn't know its capabilities, with some sewer rats behind it, gathered and made small movements."
"Ants, rats?!"
Vali was slightly confused, not understanding who Hikaru meant.
"Onmyōdō Founder Abe no Seimei, and the Old Devil King Faction."
"Indeed a collection of ants and rats!"
Vali showed a disgusted sneer.
Regarding the Old Devil King Faction, no need for much talk, they were all petty and lowly people. And that Great Onmyōji Abe no Seimei, famous in human history, once one's power reached a certain level, one would know this man was even worse than the Old Devil King Faction. A small villain who only knew how to live humbly, completely lacking the magnanimity of heart of a strong person.
Small people like this were what Vali hated most.
"Not just these people..."
Vali stared at Hikaru in shock.
"Who else?"
"Your grandfather, son of the original Devil King Lucifer, Rizevim Livan Lucifer!" Hikaru glanced at Vali and said.
If there wasn't the Transcendent Rizevim, it would be impossible for some sewer rats of the Old Devil King Faction to 'show themselves' during this sensitive period.
Hearing Rizevim's name, Vali's face changed drastically. The long-suppressed anger exploded in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth.
"Ri-ze-vim... Where is he?"
"Kyoto, Japan, at Nijō Castle."
"Emperor Shin, please help me open a teleportation magic formation. This time, I'll kill Rizevim with my own hands."
Vali suppressed the rage in his heart.
Rizevim was the enemy he had always pursued. He was his biological grandfather as well as his archenemy he had to kill. The pain inflicted on him and his mother, he would repay a hundredfold.
"You must understand, you who just completed Juggernaut Drive won't be Rizevim's opponent, let alone his ability happens to restrain you, Sacred Gear Canceller."
Although Hikaru tried to persuade him, he still opened a teleportation magic formation for him. Vali wouldn't give up just because of a few words from him. Rather than letting him go seek death himself, better to let him come here first.
A few moments later, the teleportation magic formation was completed. Vali's phantom projection slowly changed from void to real, and his original body appeared before Hikaru.
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And at the moment Vali appeared at the Shiomiya Residence, Ddraig inside the Boosted Gear in Asuna's hand, who had just returned from outside in a state of exhaustion, was slightly shocked, then warned his host.
"Be careful, partner, that white guy has appeared."
Asuna's face first froze, then changed drastically. She ignored the fatigue in her body and immediately confirmed.
"White guy, you mean the host of Divine Dividing, White Dragon Emperor Vali!!!"
"Correct!"
Ddraig's words were like a 'hard push' behind Asuna. Before her was an unavoidable cliff.
"Why did it become like this?!"
Asuna murmured, almost crying.
"White Dragon Emperor!"
"...Vali Lucifer!"
Besides Asuna, the others' faces also looked serious. After all, they all had enough understanding of his name because of his relationship with Asuna.
The Strongest White Dragon Emperor in History, combat power comparable to the strongest candidate among humans, descendant of the original Devil King Lucifer.
This was all they knew during these days. But they didn't expect Asuna's archenemy would come so quickly. Wasn't it said he wasn't interested in the weak?
"Should have been invited by Sensei!" Ai suddenly said.
"Hikaru?!"
"That man?!"
Asuna couldn't help but widen her eyes. A few days ago, she was still thinking whether that man would sell her out. She didn't expect the other party would act further, directly bringing the White Dragon Emperor here. Did Hikaru not want her to die quickly enough?
However, Asuna clearly overestimated herself in various matters.
At this moment, Hikaru's voice sounded in everyone's ears.
"I'll go out for a few days. All of you stay put at the Shiomiya Residence, don't wander around."
Instantly, Ai, Kurumi, and Yuriko felt Hikaru and Vali's auras disappear from the Shiomiya Residence.