Rossweisse-san said
“Analysis of the [object] and creating a searching technique will take a significant amount of time. …And it may also be unusable for people who are not familiar with searching techniques.”
I’m exactly the type who can’t use it! I’m sorry that I’m not good at techniques! Anyway, aside from myself, there are a lot of people who aren’t good at searching techniques either, moreover, the reincarnated Angel Irina is also present, so coming up with a technique that was compatible with everyone would take a lot of time. Ravel used a direct channel to me only to confirm our strategy. “Ise-sama, regarding the ‘check’ we talked about earlier…I’ll contact you after watching the combat situation for a while.”
“Yeah, when that time comes, I’ll go all out.”
Ravel told us about the strategy immediately after the game began. It was truly bold, and truly fearless. But, I was also very fond of it. …I would wait until that time, and then I would let Barakiel-san and the audience bear witness to it. Ravel issued instructions to Bova. “Bova-san, please transform into a miniature dragon form from time to time so that you can sneak into the opponent’s territory and scope out the situation. If there are any changes, please let me know. However, please do not go too far.”
“Understood.”
Completely ignoring the opponent’s position was also very dangerous. The next two and a half hours were spent exploring. After Irina had located another [object] on the eastern side, she destroyed it. [Confirmation that the [Sekiryuutei] team has destroyed an [object]. They have gained one point.] Immediately after we destroyed it, we heard an announcement that Barakiel-san’s team also destroyed one—. [Confirmation that the [Lightning] team has destroyed an [object]. They have gained one point.] …It was obvious that they were provoking us. They had already obtained a few of them? Our original plan was caught up in such thoughts. But as soon as we destroyed one, our opponents also followed by destroying one. So after about ten minutes, a message came from Irina. “This is Irina! I’m being attacked by the opponent!”
—What! They’ve started attacking! “Please engage them, and try to find out what they’re up to at the same time.”
Ravel immediately gave instructions. “This is Bina. I am also being attacked.”
Another area was also being attacked! Bina-shi and Rossweisse-san had both been ordered to explore the central area of our territory. Both our central and eastern sides were being attacked at the same time! I didn’t expect that we would shift from search mode to attack mode before even half of our time limit had passed! What was their intention!? They definitely had some kind of tactic going on here! Just while I was thinking about that, a sudden flash of light appeared in my field of view! I quickly evaded, and although I had avoided my opponent’s attack…. But that just now was — lightning! I looked towards the person who had attacked me — it was Barakiel-san! “…I didn’t imagine that I’d encounter you. This must be fate.”
…I didn’t expect that the person to attack the western side would be Barakiel-san! Not to mention the fact that this developed into a battle between the [Kings]. I immediately equipped my crimson armour. Let alone my ordinary Balance Breaker, after that Evil Dragon War, I could now also equip my [True Queen] form immediately. And not only that, my strength had also been increased due to influence of Dragon Deification. Even if my opponent was Barakiel-san, I wouldn’t be at a disadvantage. [Wow! A battle between [Kings] has suddenly kicked off right now! We’ve really been caught off guard, Gremory-kyo!] [This is really something to look forward to. He is my daughter’s fiancé, fiancé, you know? Fufufu, he really looks handsome while wearing armour.] Rias’ otou-san!? What are you saying!? Don’t keep firing off the word fiancé just like that! You’re making me feel embarrassed! I can’t even focus on fighting! “Let’s go!”
Even if I asked, Barakiel-san simply wasn’t going to wait for me; rays of lightning burst forth from his hands, and he continuously fired them towards me! I continuously evaded his attacks in the air. The bolts of lightning which missed struck a corner of the field, generating an enormous explosion! Its power was truly extraordinary. Although I’ve recently had to fight against people who were stronger than me, Barakiel-san’s strength was not to be underestimated. Whilst evading the bolts of lightning and closing our distance at the same time, I was able to enter into a melee battle, what I was best at. Barkaiel-san easily dodged my punches, and I was struck by one of his punches in return. Although I had been hit squarely by a solid punch, it didn’t carry enough power. This was all thanks to having fought against those strong opponents so many times. —Even if I was fighting against Barakiel-san in melee combat, I still had an advantage over him! I began to go on a rampage against Barakiel-san in mid-air. Sometimes I would close our distance, and sometimes I would pull away from him. We continued our battle like that in mid-air. In the midst of our fight against each other, Barakiel-san suddenly asked me a question. “Hyoudou Issei-kun! —Regarding Akeno, I have something to ask you!”
“W-Why does it have to be right now! ?”
“It has to be right now!”
Asking something about Akeno-san right now!? You can’t be serious! What’s happening to today’s game!? “You — how far have you gotten with Akeno! ?”
Barakiel-san asked me with absolute seriousness. “Ah…! W-Well, that…!”
It’s hard to say! It’s very hard to say! This morning as well, she approached me in bed completely naked! Although it didn’t happen, I did feel her oppai! “Why aren’t you saying anything!? C-Could it be that you’ve already reached the point where it’s unspeakable…! ?”
Barakiel-san was trembling! “N-No! I-It hasn’t yet…!”
I quickly retorted! What kind of situation is this! Barakiel-san charged at me with his fist raised in the air! “Are you holding hands together!? Dating…I’ve seen it…!”
Ah, he saw us on our date! When Loki attacked us last year, Akeno-san and I accidentally went to a street full of love hotels and happened to be seen! At that time, I was so embarrassed that I didn’t know what to do! Barakiel-san then continued asking! “S-Ss…!”
“Ss! ?”
I asked in return, and with a downtrodden expression, Barakiel-san asked me
“—Have you kissed! ?”
—Kiss. He was asking about kissing…? W-Well, that’s something we’ve done before. We had a very long and wet one before the graduation ceremony…. “…Y-Yes.”
After I gave an honest answer to him—. “—!”
Barakiel-san was shocked. His body stiffened up in mid-air, and he began to cry manly tears…. “…U-Umm, Barakiel-san…?”
I nervously asked him…. Dark clouds began to appear above Barakiel-san’s head, and the sound of thunder began to rumble.