…….Rias is a princess of Gremory, and she’s also the sister of the Maou. And her boyfriend is me, aka “Oppai Dragon”. The two people who have been the main topic of the media got into a relationship, so many people are talking about us. “Rias who is a Pure-devil, a princess, and the sister of Maou. You who is her servant, the Sekiryuutei who is also the Oppai-Dragon. It will turn into a love romance that will surpass social status. What will happen if a topic like that gets out of the aristocrat society? It seems it is the hot gossip topic amongst women from normal backgrounds.”
That’s what Sensei said. Is it something like that…….? Romance that surpasses social status huh. But in the Underworld, it seems like they are supporting it. “It seems like it’s getting really serious because people from the media are asking Onii-sama for an interview.”
Ravel also said that. I see, Raiser is Rias’s ex-fiancé after all. From how it got broken off, the story would be something that the media would love to cover. When it happened, the engagement break off only became famous amongst the noble Devils, so the media didn’t take that much of an interest in it. But it’s much different now. The media in the Underworld will gather around you, who became popular because of “Oppai-Dragon”. Having that in mind, it was decided that we will go directly to the stadium. The media seems to have obtained the information that we will be taking the test, so they are gathering around the stadium. Man, I seriously don’t know what to say. Is this something I should feel happy about? In my case, I just want them to be quiet about us! I just confessed to her you know? I’m still thinking about how I can progress in my relationship with Rias. …….Because of that I wasn’t even able to have a single date with Rias since my confession. I was thinking about asking her out on a date. But I couldn’t do anything because of things like my tests, Koneko-chan’s condition, and Ophis’s visit to my house. I looked around, but I couldn’t find Gasper. “Isn’t Gasper here to send us off?”
“He transported out of here long before us to go to Grigori’s research institute that is located in the Underworld.”
Sensei answers me. “…… By himself?”
I was astonished to find out something that I couldn’t have predicted. Sensei nods. “Right after that match against Bael. He came to me while crying.”
[I want to be strong like Senpai and everyone! I don’t want to be just protected anymore! I’m a boy from the Gremory team so I don’t want to show a miserable appearance anymore…..!] He begged Sensei like that….. So something like that happened. “He was a hikikomori and also a coward. Even so, he came knocking onto the gate of Grigori, so it’s not some weak determination. Right about now, he is probably facing his own Sacred Gear under the instruction of the researchers.”
…….I see. He wanted to seriously become stronger, so other than basic training he began learning to understand and face his Sacred Gear even more. He must have reached a dead end, which resulted in him going to the research institute of the Fallen Angels. ……Yeah. He is a man after all. Come back after attaining something new Gasper! Gasper is also important, but what are these guys going to do? I looked at Ophis and Kuroka. “What are Ophis, Kuroka and Le Fay going to do?”
I ask Sensei. “They are going to the hotel with us. It will be bad if they follow you to the stadium.”
Well that’s obvious. But is it alright for them to go to the hotel? “Also after your tests are finished, I’m planning to take Ophis to Sirzechs’s place. It’s a good opportunity. Ophis also said she will go as long as you are going as well. That’s why you guys will also go to Sirzechs’s place after the test is over.”
So Sensei is already planning ahead. “I understand. I don’t know what I can do, but taking Ophis in front of Sirzechs-sama has a big meaning to it right?”
“Yeah. If possible, I want this to go in the right direction even if it's only a little bit. Negotiation that had been said to be impossible may now be possible. It’s a big step. I don’t know what Ophis is thinking, but because of it, it may be possible to avoid a continued fight. If everything goes well, the enemy organisation itself may collapse and split up. If that happens it will become possible to crush them one by one. If they lose the power of Ophis’s snake, defeating them will occur earlier than we had thought. I even want to thank Vali who had suggested this.”
Vali huh. The one who left Ophis in the care of Sensei was him. “He must be thinking in his own way as well. For him to place Ophis in our care.”
Sensei says it with narrow eyes after hearing me. “……He must have wanted to hide Ophis. From a threat that is.”
……………? Threat? Is Ophis being targeted by someone? Well she is the boss of the terrorists so that would be natural. All of the factions are thinking that defeating her will make the organisation collapse, so they would target her. But they just can’t lay their hands on her because she is the ultimate being afterall. But Vali tried to hide Ophis? From that threat? Hmmm, Sensei seems to know what it is but I don’t have a single clue. Well it’s no use thinking about that here. I will just think about passing the test for now! Everyone looked after me during my studies, so I won’t be able to face them if I don’t show any results. And after this finishes, there’s still the school exam left…… My troubles haven’t finished yet. It happened when me, Kiba, Akeno-san and Ravel were about to leave using the transport. “Wait.”
Rias stops us. She came to me and then kisses my cheek. “It’s a charm. Ise, I believe that you will definitely pass.”
I received the best charm there is! Okay! Then this is it! I will confess this feeling I have inside me! “I will definitely pass! W-When I pass, please go on a date with me!”
I said it! I said it properly! I was able to ask her out by myself! Rias became dazzled for an instant when I asked her out, but she showed a very happy smile after that. “Yes. Let’s go on a date. It’s a promise. I will be waiting.”
Yeaaaaah!! I made a promise for a date! A date with Rias! It’s the best! The only thing left is passing the test! I will pass by burning up my soul! Since the date is on the line! “………Geez. Getting all lovely-dovely in front of everyone…… It sure is good to be young!”
Sensei makes a sigh as if he doesn’t find it fun. Don’t say it like that! I was able to ask her on a date while having this embarrassing feeling! “Then we will be going!”
The four of us bid our farewells to Rias and the others and we were enveloped in a light. Please wait Rias! I love you! …….When the light stopped, we were at a spacious floor. There is a large magic-circle still emitting a shallow light under my feet. Is this the test stadium where the promotion test will be held? “Welcome. You are the servants of Rias Gremory-sama correct? I have heard about it.