After a barbecue meal.
Ayato and Rias aimlessly walked the streets.
A date?
As long as they were together, that was enough.
It didn't matter if they had a destination or not.
Ayato held Rias's hand, feeling the breeze on his face, and felt an inexplicable sense of relaxation.
This feeling...
Was good.
It had been a long time since he had last completely cleared his mind.
It seemed...
Not just for Rias...
But for his other wings too, he should go on dates occasionally.
Unbeknownst to them.
Night had completely fallen.
Colorful neon lights began to shine in the streets and alleys, showcasing the bustling scene of Tokyo.
"But there are far fewer Cursed Spirits on the streets, and I haven't seen a single intermediate-level or higher Cursed Spirit?"
After walking another block, Ayato was slightly surprised.
He had thought it was just a coincidence.
But now it seemed... that wasn't the case.
"After all, it's the most important city in the country. It receives special attention from the nation."
Rias explained. "Besides that, there are also some Jujutsu schools. Many students take on missions to eliminate threatening Cursed Spirits."
Because of the Khaos Brigade...
During the investigation, Rias had also learned about these things as well.
"Jujutsu school?"
Ayato was stunned.
What was up with this strange sense of déjà vu?
"Hmm?"
Just as he was thinking, Ayato's expression shifted slightly, and he looked into the distance.
"What's wrong?"
Sensing Ayato's movement, Rias blinked and began to spread out her perception.
After a moment, her expression tensed. "It's actually a Special-grade Cursed Spirit?"
"And, a few humans are in danger."
Rias turned her gaze to Ayato.
Her meaning was clear.
Should we interfere?
"Let's go take a look."
Ayato took Rias's hand and soared into the sky.
Although they were on a date...
He hadn't forgotten his actual purpose.
The most important reason for coming to Tokyo was to investigate the Khaos Brigade.
Lately, they had clearly been recruiting strong Cursed Spirits.
So, no matter what, he had to check it out.
Inside a building.
A bizarre, illusory scene.
Like another world.
"Huff! Huff! Huff!"
Kugisaki Nobara's panting echoed.
Although her voice wasn't loud, it was deafening in the silence.
She looked wary, her whole body trembling slightly.
Her black stockings were torn in several places, leaving faint bloody scratches.
What happened to Fushiguro and Itadori?
Nobara glanced at the two lying motionless on the ground and gritted her teeth slightly.
She wanted to check on their injuries.
But she didn't dare.
Because an overwhelming pressure had enveloped her entire body.
It all came from the figure before her.
It was a humanoid Cursed Spirit with pale skin and four eyes.
It was looking at her, occasionally letting out low laughter.
No malice, no killing intent.
Only pure amusement.
This Cursed Spirit didn't consider her a threat at all, merely a toy.
Nobara thought this.
What should she do next?
Nobara gritted her teeth, thinking hard.
But the more she thought...
The more desperate she felt.
Who would have thought that on a simple mission...
They would encounter a Special-grade Cursed Spirit?
But just then.
A bright light shone.
Hum!
A magic circle expanded instantly.
Ayato and Rias's figures slowly emerged.
It was her...
Seeing Nobara, a look of understanding appeared on Ayato's face.
So this world was fused in too.
But with the existence of Cursed Spirits...
It was reasonable.
However...
Ayato's gaze fell on Itadori Yuji, and his expression paused.
There was no foreign object in his body.
Had the plot deviated?
Oh well, it didn't matter.
Shaking his head, Ayato smiled faintly. "It seems you need help."
"Yes, yes."
Nobara nodded repeatedly, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
Although she didn't understand the way they had appeared...
Being able to show up at this time, could they be other exorcists?
Thinking this...
Her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
This woman seemed to have misunderstood something.
Ayato's eyes flickered slightly.
But it didn't matter.
Since he was here anyway, he might as well take in a new servant.
"I can deal with this Cursed Spirit, but you have to agree to one condition."
Nobara was stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded. "Okay, no problem."
"Not just one, I'll agree to even a hundred."
At this point...
She would agree to anything.