Chapter 49: Did I offend you?!

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Issei shook his head, "This just keeps getting weirder."

Issei shook his head, feeling increasingly perplexed by the situation.

"Well, I must say that I think you're a good person, Issei. Looking after these girls in their time of need is a selfless act of purity. You're a benevolent person deep down inside, aren't you?" Gabriel smiled warmly.

"Oh my god, just stop already…" Issei cringed, not liking the idea of being portrayed as some kind of overly virtuous hero.

"Did I offend you?" Gabriel said, looking genuinely puzzled.

"Never mind that... why is a seraph like you watching over me? Can you explain that, Gabriel?" Issei asked, trying to get to the bottom of her sudden interest in him.

"Oh, of course. You have a powerful devil deceiving you, and it's been noticed by heaven," Gabriel explained.

Issei couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Do you even know what deception is?"

"Of course I do. It's projecting false information and emotions in order to change another's disposition. Lying is a common feature of deception," Gabriel answered confidently.

"So, you would know if someone was deceiving you then?" he asked skeptically.

"As a seraph, I believe I am well acquainted in detecting such things," Gabriel nodded.

"Yeah... somehow, I doubt that," Issei trailed off, unconvinced by her claim.

Xenovia looked at Gabriel with concern, "A powerful devil is deceiving him? Do you know anything about that, Issei?"

"I do, indeed. That devil girl isn't causing me any trouble; moreover, I'm well aware of her true nature. We're genuine friends," Issei affirmed, his confidence unwavering.

"You do? Ah, I must have misunderstood then. She does seem to hold a greater fondness for you than one would expect from a devil of her class," Gabriel replied, her uncertainty apparent.

"Yes, I know all about it… and respectfully, I'd appreciate it if you let me handle this matter on my own. Is that too much to ask?" Issei sighed wearily, hoping to put an end to any interference.

"Of course, Issei Hyoudou. If you're aware of her intentions, then I shall refrain from meddling. My only hope is that you don't align yourself with her group," Gabriel responded, her tone softening slightly.

"I can assure you, that won't happen," Issei said with determination, shaking his head to reinforce his point.

"Very well… I'll be keeping an eye on you, Issei. You have my blessing," Gabriel smiled, a brief but radiant aura surrounding her before she vanished in a flash of celestial light.

After her departure, Irina couldn't contain her excitement and playfully tackled Issei, her eyes wide with awe. "Issei, you lucky dummy!"

"I can't believe we had a seraph visit us here…" Xenovia chimed in, still trying to process the extraordinary encounter.

Irina eventually gave up on trying to push or pound on Issei, realizing he was steadfast in his stance. Looking up at him curiously, she said, "She clearly holds you in high regard. A seraph's judgment of character is significant… if Heaven favors you, then it's truly a blessing! You're blessed, Issei!"

"Yay... lucky me," he replied half-heartedly, the weight of the seraph's attention still sinking in.

"You now have the blessing of a seraph… that must mean you're in God's good graces too," Xenovia added, admiration evident in her eyes as she regarded her friend.

"Yes… I suppose so," Issei responded thoughtfully, grappling with the implications of being noticed by heavenly beings.

"I wish I had thought to inquire about God!" Irina said, shaking her head with a tinge of regret at the missed opportunity.

Issei let out another sigh, attempting to process the surreal encounter. "Well, that was certainly interesting… I think I'll go take a shower in the dark."

With those words, Issei made his way to the shower, undressed, and stepped into the soothing cascade of hot water. However, despite the comforting sensation, he couldn't shake off the strange feeling of being observed by an angel.

Shaking his head, Issei communicated with Ddraig, the red dragon residing within him. 'Ddraig… we need to prioritize that illusion spell! We have to ensure that blonde angel won't be spying on me.'

'Agreed, partner. Let's focus on perfecting the spell for the rest of the day. It's crucial,' Ddraig responded.

The following day at Kuoh Academy, Issei dedicated himself to working on the illusion spell throughout the night. Determination fueled him, and he stayed up late to make sure it was effective.

Driving his motorcycle to school, Issei felt a sense of relief. 'I'm glad I managed to create an illusion spell to conceal myself from that meddling angel. Now, I need to refine it further to hide my power. It'll be useful when I visit Red next week.'

Upon arriving at school, Issei encountered Vali and Tiamat. The day progressed relatively uneventfully, with no unusual encounters or noteworthy conversations.

However, as the day drew to a close, Issei waited for Vali and Tiamat to leave before mustering the courage to approach Sona.

'Alright…here goes nothing. Let's go talk to Sitri in her office,' Issei thought to himself as he entered the Student Council Room, discreetly closing the door behind him.

To his dismay, almost all the Kuoh devils were present in the room. They appeared surprised by his sudden appearance, their gazes a mix of anxiety and disapproval fixed upon him.

"Hyoudou-san?" Sona looked at Issei with disbelief. "What are you doing here?"

Feeling a bit awkward under their watchful eyes, Issei tried to keep it light, "Hey, don't mind me… just here to talk to the president."

Sona looked puzzled, "You want to talk to me?"

"Um, yeah, you know…in private?" Issei requested, feeling a bit uncomfortable as everyone in the room stared at him in silence.

Rias appeared visibly dejected, Akeno had a noticeable glare on her face, Koneko maintained a blank stare, while Kiba seemed neutral. Most of Sona's peerage wore neutral expressions as well, but Tsubasa had a slightly embarrassed smile and a faint blush.

"We're actually in the middle of something right now… Rias' Rating Game is about to start soon," Sona replied, indicating the pressing nature of their current situation.