School building!
Ayato arrived at a huge conference room.
This place had clearly been specially renovated, its decoration style completely different from the school.
At the very center of the room was a circular conference table.
Surrounding it were all the high-ranking members of the Three Factions.
But at today's meeting, they only had the right to stand.
"You're here, Ayato!"
Seeing Ayato, Sirzechs smiled and said: "You've already met Ajuka. As for the other two Satans, they had prior commitments and couldn't make it. They asked me to apologize to you."
"No problem!"
Ayato smiled casually and sat down without ceremony.
"The seventh king, I've long heard of your reputation."
"Mori Ayato-sama, it's an honor to meet you."
The two who spoke, one looked cynical, the corner of his mouth often carrying a hint of a smile.
The other had an elegant demeanor, his halo very prominent, radiating a holy aura.
Ayato looked at the two and smiled, nodding in acknowledgment.
Azazel and Michael.
Although he had never met them, he still had some understanding of these two.
One was the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels, a former Twelve-Winged Angel.
One was the current commander of Heaven, the former right-hand of the Biblical God.
Both were the true number one figures among the Fallen Angels and Angels.
"By the way, Azazel, was Vali challenging me on your orders?"
Ayato looked at Azazel and said very cheerfully: "Although I let him keep his life out of respect for you Fallen Angels, this matter can't just be dropped."
"..."
The corner of Azazel's mouth and he looked pleadingly at Sirzechs, but got no response.
Helpless, Azazel could only say: "Ayato-kun, after I heard about this matter, I have already reprimanded Vali."
"I am grateful for your leniency."
"Just gratitude?"
Ayato smiled slightly and said: "I've heard you have quite a bit of research on Sacred Gear manufacturing. Would you let me have a look?"
This was his goal.
He already had Imperial Arms. If he also had Azazel's technology...
One day, he might even be able to create weapons comparable to Longinus.
Even if not,
He believed he could gain quite a few Origin Points.
Azazel's eyelids twitched, then he smiled and said: "My research being valued by a Campione is my honor."
Having said that, he took out a notebook and handed it to Ayato.
"Good. Our grievances are settled."
Ayato took it without ceremony and promised: "I like straightforward people. We can drink together sometime."
Hearing this, Azazel smiled: "Then it's a deal."
Giving up a research document to befriend a Campione.
This deal wasn't a loss.
Seeing the two finish speaking, Sirzechs said seriously: "Now that personal grievances are settled, let's discuss business."
"Besides getting to know Ayato, the newest Campione, I believe you two are also here for peace."
This statement made everyone listening widen their eyes.
Even Ayato was somewhat surprised.
He felt this brother-in-law of his was quite ambitious.
After all, between the Three Factions, there was basically a blood feud.
Wanting peace, how could that be easy?
"That's right, I've been thinking about this for a while."
Azazel spoke: "In this era, we Three Factions can no longer afford to waste our strength meaninglessly."
Michael sighed: "Yes, if there's another war between us, it wouldn't just be heavy losses; we might even face extinction."
He had personal experience.
Fallen Angels could increase their numbers by making Angels fall.
Devils could reincarnate Devils using Evil Pieces.
But for them, Angels, every death was one less.
"However, this matter is not easy."
Azazel spoke: "Figures like Kokabiel, I believe they exist not only among us Fallen Angels but also among you."
"That's right. As long as these madmen stir things up, everything is in vain."
Michael said seriously: "If I hadn't personally intervened last time, the outcome would have been different."
Ayato spoke: "Sirzechs-nii, although your goal is good, this kind of thing is not easy."
"Indeed, that's how it was."
Sirzechs smiled and said: "But with you added to the equation, the situation has changed."
"Me?"
"That's right. Although you are still a Devil, you are now an earthly king."
Sirzechs said seriously: "So I want to facilitate an alliance between the Three Factions, with you as the arbiter."
"That way, anyone who stirs up trouble will have to face your wrath."
When these words were spoken, Michael and Azazel's expressions didn't change at all.
It was obvious.
The two sides had already communicated beforehand.
Ayato's expression also became strange.
'Arbiter?'
'This was indeed a good idea.'
A Campione was definitely one of the top combat powers in this world.
Although at the beginning, due to having fewer Authorities and not having developed them...
Their strength might only be at the level of an ordinary Satan,
Their growth potential, however, was the strongest.
By killing Heretic Gods, they could seize their power. That was the most terrifying thing.
In this situation, backed by the Three Factions...
If anyone still dared to cause trouble, they would have to consider whether they could withstand his wrath.
But, wasn't this asking him to work for free?
How was that possible?
Ayato said directly: "Your idea is good, but what's in it for me?"
"Kid, I'm your brother-in-law, and you still want benefits?"
"Even brothers settle accounts clearly. I believe Rias will support me."
"You brat..."
Sirzechs sighed and said: "How about this, I will provide you with a powerful Devil. I believe you will be satisfied."
Michael chimed in: "I will also give you a powerful Angel to assist you in arbitration."
"Fine."
Ayato readily agreed: "But I don't want men, and they must be single."
Sirzechs: "..."
Michael: "..."
This condition was hard to judge.
"Don't worry, the Devil is already female."
"The Angel is also a female Angel."
The two exchanged a glance and finally sighed.