But for me, rather than being happy, I am so shocked that my eyes are about to pop out of my head. When I look, Asia is acting the same way as me and Xenovia has shocked eyes and can't believe what she is seeing. Of course we would act this way! If “she” suddenly appears like this, then people who know her would get shocked! The transfer student bows her head down and introduces herself with a big smile. The cross coming down from her neck is shining. She changed her hairstyle into twin tails but there is no doubt about it! “My name is Shidou Irina. Everyone, let's get along!”
Yes, it’s none other than Shidou Irina, who came to retrieve the stolen Excalibur’s before summer with Xenovia! “Come with me for a sec.”
During break Irina was receiving a lot of questions from the guys and girls, and I grabbed her hand quickly and took her to a place where there is no one except Asia and Xenovia. Shidou Irina. My childhood friend. She moved when she was little to another country, and received a blessing from a Church and became a Holy-sword wielder under the Protestant Church. Earlier there was an incident where the Excalibur that was under the care of the Church was stolen by one of the Fallen-Angel leaders. For that incident Xenovia and she came to this town. Xenovia learned about the truth of God and remained in Japan by becoming a devil without thinking properly. Irina on the other hand, returned to where she originally came from. We hadn’t seen her since then……. But I never thought we would have a reunion like this……. Man, I was surprised. It happened all of a sudden. She’s not our enemy right? The Three Great Powers made an alliance. T-Then the reason why Irina came here is……
“It has been a while Ise-kun, and also Xenovia!”
HUG! Irina hugs Xenovia. “Xenovia! I’m glad you are doing okay! It might be awkward due to our positions but I’m truly happy!”
“Yes, it has been a while Irina. I’m glad you are doing alright yourself. Is it punishment that the cross you are wearing is giving some minor damage to me…….”
The reunion of the former holy-sword wielder duo. Xenovia is also showing a smile. Now now, what should I ask? While I was thinking, Xenovia began the discussion. “What brings you here?”
Yes, a simple yet straight question. “I transferred here by Michael-sama’s order. I will give more details after the lectures. I will be in the old-school building, okay?”
Irina says that while making a cute wink. I sent a text message to Buchou using my mobile and texted “Shidou Irina came, did you know about it?”. She replied back “Yes, it was suddenly determined to turn into a situation like that. I will introduce you to her with a proper explanation after the lectures, so please look after her until then. She is a transfer student after all”. Ah, so Buchou knew about her. Obviously. This is Buchou’s territory so Irina wouldn’t be able to enter unless it had been discussed with Buchou beforehand. Yes, I will wait until after school. In the clubroom after classes. “Shidou Irina-san. I welcome you to our school.”
All the members of the Occult Research Club, Azazel-sensei, and Sona-kaichou gathered to welcome Irina. By the way, the one on my lap is Koneko-chan. It has become her personal seat. “Yes! Everyone! Well, there are people I’m meeting for the first time but most of you I have met before. My name is Shidou Irina! Church…. No, I came here to Kuou academy as a messenger of the angels!”
CLAP CLAP CLAP. Everyone gave her applause. Well, I hear that she came as a support member from the Heavens side. If I think about it, devils and fallen-angels are here but not angels. We are getting backed up by Heaven, though. Irina began her speech about “Gratitude to the Lord” and “Michael-sama is great”. Everyone made a bitter smile but listened to her. She has a strong faith in her teachings like always….. There was something I wanted to ask Xenovia so I whispered in her ears. (H-Hey Xenovia.) (Why are you speaking in a low voice?) (Irina doesn’t know about the death of God right?) (At least she didn’t know about it when she parted with me.) That’s right. Is it really okay? All of us know about the death of God. If this girl finds out, will she get so shocked that something serious might happen? I was worried about that but Sensei asks her without any thought. “You do know about the death of “God from the Bible” right?”
“S-Senseiiiiiiiii! You can’t suddenly ask her something like that!”
I said it to Sensei but Sensei just sighed. “Idiot. If she’s here then she received the mission while knowing all about it. Listen, this place is one of the most important places among the territory of the Three Great Powers alliance. If someone affiliated comes here, then it means they are stepping foot in while having basic knowledge of it.”
Irina nods at Sensei’s word. “Of course Governor-sama of the Fallen-Angels. Don’t worry Ise-kun. I already know about the absence of the Lord.”
Seriously? We look dumb for worrying about her! “You are quite tough. I never thought Irina, who has such a strong belief in the teachings, would come here without being shocked at all.”
After a pause with Xenovia’s words, many tears started to flow out from both of Irina’s eyes! She shouts while getting closer to Xenovia! “Of course I’m shocked! My spiritual support! The centre of the world! Father of many creation dieeeeeeed!? I was living while believing in all of the teachings so I spent 7 days and 7 nights sleeping when I heard the truth from Michael-sama! Aaaaaaaaaaaaah, Lord!”
Aaah she started to cry while hugging onto the table. W-Well, for a strong believer, the death of God would be very shocking. My family is non-religious so I don’t know how it feels but Asia basically fainted when she found out about it. “I understand how you feel.”
“I know.”
Asia and Xenovia gently said that to Irina. The three of them hugged each other. Asia and Xenovia continued to pray to God till this day. I think they are still feeling grateful to God. “Asia-san! I’m sorry for calling you a witch last time! I even said horrible things to Xenovia when we said our goodbyes! I’m sorry!”
Asia and Xenovia smiled at Irina’s apologies. “I don’t mind. I’m hoping we can get along since we all love the same Lord.”
“Same as me. That was also my fault for acting without thinking properly. I turned into a devil immediately after all. But I’m happy that we are reunited like this.”
[Ah, Lord!] The three of them started praying…… Can I assume that they have an understanding of each other now? A lot has happened but it makes me happy that the weird tension is starting to disappear. Maybe this is the birth of Church-Trio. Smiling with everyone is the best. Though two of them are devils…..
“Can I assume that you are Michael’s messenger?”
Irina nods to confirm Sensei’s question. “Yes Azazel-sama. Michael-sama was troubled because not a single person from the Heaven’s side is here.