Chapter 144: Truth!

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Issei reiterated Red's words, encouraging Saji to employ his imagination. "Use your imagination," he repeated, echoing Red's advice.

Saji's mind raced with incredulity as he tried to process the information. "That's insane... wait a minute. How is it possible that Vali Lucifer and Tiamat are unaware? Weren't they here searching for him... um, you?" he questioned.

Issei nonchalantly shrugged, revealing a secret he had kept concealed for years. "I've deliberately kept it hidden from everyone, Saji. I never disclosed it to anyone, precisely to prevent situations like tonight from occurring in my life. I simply wanted to make it through high school first..."

Curiosity piqued, Saji inquired further, "Who is your father, Issei? He claimed to be stronger than you..."

Issei clarified, his tone serious, "My father is Great Red... the Dragon of the Apocalypse. He departed to elude Ophis and prevent her from unleashing destruction upon the Earth. Ophis seeks to vanquish Great Red and reclaim the Dimensional Gap... I endeavored to convince her of the foolishness of such an endeavor, and now she has granted us a few days to reconsider. Do you have any other questions?"

Saji's expression transformed into one of horror. "W-what?! T-that's impossible!" he exclaimed, unable to comprehend the magnitude of the revelation.

In contrast, Vritra appeared fascinated by this newfound knowledge. "So, you are Great Red's offspring and carry the soul of Ddraig within you? How intriguing. It certainly explains your opposition to Ophis," he remarked.

Ddraig's voice resonated through Issei's Boosted Gear a moment later. "Issei and I have been preparing for this inevitable day for a long time."

Casting aside his previous reluctance, Vritra expressed his allegiance, inspired by Issei's lineage. "Discard my earlier statement about avoiding involvement... The fact that you stand with Great Red changes everything. I am more than willing to align myself with you, Ddraig, and the Great Red God-Emperor himself," he declared.

Recalling a previous request, Issei addressed Saji, who remained on his back. "You once asked me to train you, Saji... Can you think of a better reason to become stronger now?"

Saji swallowed nervously, sitting up and meeting Issei's gaze with determination. "Yeah... I don't want my friends to get hurt in all of this. I refuse to be coerced into joining that army."

"That's good enough for me. I'll train you to harness your dragon powers, Saji... but you must promise not to divulge this to anyone," Issei affirmed, extending his hand. Saji hesitated for a moment before firmly grasping Issei's hand and getting to his feet.

"When should we begin our training?" Saji inquired.

"Let's start tomorrow, alright? Until then, try to limit the use of your Sacred Gear, and for the sake of everything sacred, do not breathe a word about me, Ophis, or your newfound transformation. If you betray our trust, you'll be on your own," Issei cautioned, his words laced with seriousness.

Saji nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Of course... I suppose we should return to the parent-teacher event now."

"Yes... and before we go back," Issei interjected, a note of caution in his voice, "when communicating with Vritra telepathically in public, be discreet..."

"Understood," Vritra acknowledged.

Wasting no time, Issei retracted his Sacred Gear, concealing its power once again.

As the two dragons descended the stairs together, Saji stole another glance at Issei. "So... what's this about your heroic lineage? Do you know who you are related to on that side?"

Issei shrugged, a hint of uncertainty in his response. "Honestly, I don't... My father never revealed that to me."

Saji's curiosity remained unabated. "Your father never told you?"

Shaking his head, Issei replied, "No, but I'm certain he will reveal it in due time."

Saji's mind reeled with astonishment. "So, that loud and boisterous guy we encountered earlier was truly the Great Red? I would have never guessed. But why does he behave that way?" Saji pondered aloud, his curiosity piqued.

Issei chuckled, finding amusement in the enigmatic nature of his father. "Who knows? That's precisely what makes him so incredible. My ultimate aspiration in life is to emulate him."

Saji observed, "He seemed to have a genuine fondness for Tsubasa. I noticed they were engrossed in conversation while you were busy meeting Sona-kaichou's parents."

"Really? That's interesting... Maybe I'll ask her about it later," Issei mused, intrigued by the connection between his father and Tsubasa.

With gratitude in his eyes, Saji expressed his appreciation to Issei. "Listen, Issei... I want to thank you for having my back throughout all of this. I used to perceive you as a complete jerk. I'm grateful to have been mistaken. It's reassuring to see that someone as powerful as you can still maintain friendships. Having you support me through this ordeal gives me a sense of security. I would have been in deep trouble if they had caught me without you around," Saji admitted, lowering his head humbly.

Issei smiled, acknowledging Saji's words. "No problem, man... Let's head back to the party and try to act as if none of this happened. You go down first, and I'll join you in a few minutes. It would seem odd if we returned together," Issei suggested, nudging Saji forward.

"Alright, man... By the way, where will we be training exactly?" Saji inquired, seeking clarity.

"I'll inform you tomorrow at school," Issei replied, his response brief but assuring.

"One more thing before I go... Should we be concerned about the Shinto Gods? They witnessed us with Ophis and those malevolent dragons, after all..." Saji expressed his worry.

Issei shook his head, dismissing immediate concerns. "Don't dwell on that for now... Stress and anxiety can cause fluctuations in your newly acquired dragon powers. We'll address it later."

Without further ado, Saji descended the stairs alone, leaving Issei in temporary solitude. Issei found a seat on the stairs and released a sigh. 'Man... This is definitely not how I envisioned tonight.'

Ddraig chimed in, expressing surprise. 'I'm amazed you disclosed the truth to him about everything...'

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