42 Angel

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"The project was ruled a failure due to not being able to produce holy sword wielders, as we were ordered to be disposed of via mass gassing. I was given a chance to escape by my friends. I.... I could never thank them enough for sacrificing themselves just so I could be free. " Kiba whispered as tears were flowing down from his eyes. He looked at Issei who was standing in front of him with a frown on his face.

" Now you know why I hate the Excaliburs or any Holy Sword for that matter. What are you going to do with that information?" Kiba asked.

" Oh I'm not going to do anything with it. You will come clean with the others. They deserve to know. " Issei decided.

" But—

"They. Deserve. To know. They're your comrades, Kiba." Issei interrupted him with a serious face. Kiba stayed silent and nodded.

" Good. And don't think they won't relate to you. Because they will. Each and everyone of them except for Rias had to go through hell to be in her peerage. Trust me, they'll understand. " Issei made the magical barrier around them disappear. He then disappeared himself, leaving Kiba all to himself.

Kiba sighed. "Well, time to practice what I should say."

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Issei who arrived in front of his house, was approached by Asia who was waiting for him outside of the house.

"Issei!" Asia shouted and hugged him. Issei hugged her back.

"No honorifics this time, how interesting." Issei whispered to which Asia blushed a little.

"I.... I think we're close enough to not use honorifics." Asia replied. Issei nodded.

" Where are the other girls? " Issei asked.

" They're out getting some daily necessities for themselves. " Asia answered.

" So what did you and Kiba-san talk about?" Asia asked.

"That's not for me to say. You'll find out from Kiba himself tomorrow. " Issei promised. Asia nodded.

" Issei, before you go in, there's something I need to tell you. " Asia whispered. Issei leaned into her.

" There's two strangers in our house. I don't know who they are, but I saw them wear clothing that is similar to the church's clothing. I even saw a cross as a necklace on one of the women's neck. " Asia whispered. Issei narrowed his eyes.

" Asia. Stay behind me. " Issei ordered. Asia immediately did what she was told. Issei breathed in and out calmly. His blue eyes shined brightly under the moonlight.

The door was unlocked as he entered his house with Asia slowly following him. They took off their shoes and socks.

Issei arrived in the living room and found two people sitting on the sofa silently. He saw a young woman with chin-length blue hair with a dyed green fringe on the right side and brown eyes. Her body measurements are [B87-W58-H88 cm] [B34-W23-H35 in], and her body weight is 56 kg(123 lbs). Her height is 166 cm(5 feet 5 inches).

She wore a white hooded cloak with gold and blue accents. She also wears a crucifix around her neck.

Under the cloak was a Church Battle Suit, which consists of a black, skin-tight, short sleeve leotard with pauldrons, matching fingerless gloves that extend to her biceps, and thigh-high boots, all of which are adorned with straps.

Her name is Xenovia Quarta and is a natural-born Holy Sword user who wields the Durandal.

Issei then looked at the second girl sitting beside her. He immediately widened his eyes and looked at her again.

He was staring at a beautiful young woman with violet eyes. She has long chestnut hair that is usually tied into twin tails, each held with a blue scrunchy, but on some occasions, she lets her hair down.

Her body measurements are B87-W59-H89 cm [B34-W23-H35 in]; height is 164 cm(5 feet 4 inches) and body weight is 56 kg. She wears the standard Church battle attire, same as Xenovia's with some slight differences.

'There's no mistaking it, that's Irina. Wait, I thought she was a boy? Oh right.... tomboys exist. ' Issei grumbled in his mind in annoyance. The girls looked at him and stood up.

'Good thing Raynare and Kalawarna are fast asleep. Things would've definitely been different if they were awake. ' Issei thought as he walked towards them.

"To what do I owe the pleasure of being visited by two exorcists of the Church? " Issei asked them.

" We are sent here by the church to investigate a number of disappearances of the Excalibur Swords. We have reason to believe that it was the Fallen Angel Faction that stole it. " Xenovia explained seriously. Issei listened intently.

" We demand that the Devils living in Kuoh Town do not interfere in the fight between us and the Fallen Angels. " Xenovia explained her demands.

" And you decided it was a good reason to sneak into my home? I'm not even a part of a peerage. " Issei argued calmly.

" You reek of the devil's aura." Xenovia answered bluntly. Issei chuckled nervously and looked at Irina who had a serious expression on her face.

" So this is what you meant by moving to England, Irina. So, how is it there?" Issei asked.

" It's rainy, extremely rainy." Irina answered bluntly. Issei smiled.

" You know I missed you a lot right? Did you miss me though?" Issei asked. Irina looked away sadly.

" M-maybe I haven't thought about you as much as I should've. I've been so focused on being an exorcist that I didn't even find the time to contact you." Irina stuttered. Issei sighed.

"Well, at least you're here now. You've grown up a lot, Irina. But you're like a midget to me now after all this time." Issei grinned mischievously at her. Irina huffed.

" Says the guy who was shorter than me when we were kids. " Irina argued. Issei rolled his eyes.

"So you still like to argue huh. I'm glad you didn't change, Irina. I like your personality for what it is. " Issei started approaching her.

" What's the supposed to mean, huh? " Irina asked him. They stood closely in front of each other and stared at each other intensely.

" Ahem! Irina, do not forget the Lord's teachings. No coming in contact with boys. " Xenovia reminded her. Irina widened her eyes and stepped back a little. She had been so focused on her reunion with Issei that she had even forgotten about God's teachings.

'Just how alluring is the devil's aura?' That was what Irina asked herself.

Issei frowned at her. 'Can't you guys just ignore that guy's teachings for even one second?' Issei thought. He sighed.

"So what type of cool weapons does the Church have besides the Excalibur?" Issei asked them. The girls looked at each other. Irina shrugged.

" I wield the Excalibur Mimic. It has the ability to transform itself into any shape as its wielder's desires." Irina explained.

"I wield the Excalibur Destruction and Durandal." Xenovia answered. Issei nodded.

" Do you guys wanna stay here? I have extra futons. " Issei offered. Xenovia held out her right hand.

" Thank you but no. We have already booked a hotel room. " Xenovia answered. Issei nodded.

" The door is that way." Issei whispered. They passed by him. Irina stopped and looked at Issei with a apologetic look.

"I'm sorry I can't talk to you as much as we did when we were kids, Issei. I have business to conduct and I can't afford any distractions until it's over. I'm sorry." Irina whispered.

"It's fine, Irina. What do you say we catch up after all of this is over?" Issei asked her. Irina smiled and nodded immediately.

" Yes!, That would be nice. " Irina answered and waved at him.

" Goodbye Issei! See you soon! " Irina told him excitedly. Issei waved back with a smile on his face.

" Stay safe you two!" Issei replied. The two girls then left his house. He looked at Asia who was standing in silence.

"Well that was interesting wasn't it, Asia?" Issei asked her. Asia snapped out of her musings and nodded.

"It was. I have never expected to meet an exorcist after my reincarnation so soon. " Asia replied. Issei smiled.

" Well, the world has a way to remind us of certain things. And we have to reflect on it too. Come Asia, let's start cooking before the girls come back. I imagine they're starving. "

"Right!

To be continued.....

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