Although I had mixed feelings, I felt happy about the fact that our combat strength had increased. Another group then approached. —It was the Vali team. After witnessing Rizevim’s demise, he also joined us on the frontlines in the Norse World. He and his team also fought courageously in the fierce battle against the army of Evil Dragons. For now, Vali was currently counted as the adopted son of the chief god Odin, and was also a student who had been taught by Azazel-sensei. It was impossible for him not to join the battle. However, while he was originally a battle maniac, it was a positive thing that he joyfully went to battle. But after the defensive battle ended, he had disappeared…. Having reappeared, Vali revealed a fearless smile when he saw Ikuse-san. “—Tobio, so you also have to come out and show your face huh.”
“Vali, is your revenge finally over?”
In response to Ikuse-san, Vali simply raised the edge of his mouth slightly. Ikuse-san continued to speak to Vali
“This time, our team will also be on the frontlines. But, we’ve been given the order to supress Trihexa’s damage. We’ll be assisting you, and also going on a rampage.”
Hearing this, Vali laughed heartily. “It’s really been a long time since I’ve seen your true ability, hasn’t it? Ho, the situation has already reached this point. I originally wanted to seethatagain when I fought against you again…”
Vali still spoke in a haughty manner as usual. Ikuse-san seemed slightly embarrassed as he scratched his cheek, and made a slight smile. “Hahaha, you still haven’t changed that habit of yours. —Indeed, you’ll head out to the battlefield here. Please.”
While saying that, he looked behind Ikuse-san. After seeing the person behind him, Vali’s expression changed. “—What! …I didn’t think that you’d actually bring her along too…?”
There was a girl wearing a hood, and she took off her hood as she stepped out from the Slash Dog team. It was a blonde-haired witch. Her hair was long and flowing, and her eyes were sapphire blue. She seemed around twenty years old, and looked like a great beauty. While the witch approached Vali, she revealed a soft smile. “Were you saying some selfish things again?”
I looked over at Vali…he actually seemed to be retreating as he scratched his cheek. That Vali was actually shaken by seeing the appearance of that woman. “……Uh!! Lavinia…you!”
The witch who was addressed as Lavinia by Vali, held up Vali’s hand. “Mephisto-kaichou and Former Governor Azazel have consented to allow me on the frontlines, which is why I’ve come out. Now we can fight together again, Va-kun.”
—Va-kun. Someone able to address Vali like that must be someone he was close with. …I see, Vali knew her. Vali’s usual calm and handsome aura was missing, he simply stood there with a bewildered expression as he looked embarassed. “I, no, it’s problematic!”
Hearing Vali reply, the woman called Lavinia displayed a sad expression. “Va-kun…you betrayed the Grigori, went to find your grandfather alone, and gave many people a lot of trouble. This can’t do you know. You need to fight together with everyone this time. —Be good, okay?”
Lavinia then moved towards Vali’s chest, and gave him a big hug. I did not expect that this battle maniac who didn’t even have a speck of interest in women would now actually be standing there without resistance, and even with a flustered face trying his best. “…Uh, ku!”
Seeing Vali like this, even Rias-zenbuchou was so surprised that her mouth was wide open. …The ones who clearly understood their situation, Azazel-sensei and the Slash Dog team, grinned as they watched the interaction between those two people. “As Lucifer and a Dragon, it can simply be abbreviated as Lucidrago, you still haven’t gotten rid of those habits.”
“But, it’s nice that it suits Va-kun’s style.”
The men and women of the Slash Dog team casually teased. The Vali team also watched his strange behaviour. They all seemed to be enjoying their captain’s unexpected behaviour. “She’s truly the one person that my captain can’t lift his head against nya”
“As soon as he notices the [Ice Princess]’s aura, he’ll run away. He was careless this time, and the [Ice Princess] herself had also completely erased her presence so Vali couldn’t detect it. Kakaka!”
It looked like Kuroka and Bikou also knew Lavinia. Ikuse-san explained to us
“She’s called Lavinia Reni. She’s a witch of [Grauzauberer] — the most highly regarded subordinate of Mephisto Pheles-kaichou. Both Vali and I are the same, we’re quite fearful of her. She’s roughly equivalent to Vali’s ane, if saying that makes it somewhat easier to understand.”
Rias-zenbuchou understood. “…[Longinus], the possessor of [ Absolute Demise ]. [Ice Princess Lavinia], it’s also the first time I’ve seen her…”
I had also only heard of the name but never met the person. She belonged to the magician organisation of [Grauzauberer] and was known as the strongest [Ice Princess Lavinia]—. She was one of the possessors of a Longinus, [Absolute Demise]. However, it was news to me that she was connected to the Slash Dog team…. It was the first time that I had found out about Vali’s weakness. Kuroka and Le Fay quietly asked me
(“By the way, is Sekiryuutei-chan okay?”)
(“We found out about some news in here…I’m also quite worried…. I originally wanted to rush over here…but I couldn’t just rush over here in the middle of a battle…I’m really sorry.”)
Both of them had once been under the care of the Hyoudou household. They were also good friends with Ise-kun and got along well with him. They were constantly worried about Ise-kun. (“Yeah, well, right now his life is not in danger. I’ll tell you the details about it later.”)
After hearing my reply, both of them heaved a sigh of relief. …For a matter such as receiving damage when the topic was about breasts, it was rather difficult to explain in words, but they would immediately understand if Kuroka went to give Ise-kun a hug…. But in that case, Ise-kun would have to suffer again. Azazel-sensei looked at us who were gathered here and began to speak. “The current situation is critical, so I’m asking for your help this time. It’s not only the Underworld, but this time, every mythology is being threatened. That’s how immense their malice is. Although you’ve had some disagreements between each other in the past, if you don’t cooperate well this time, we won’t be left with anything good. Compared with the crisis of the end of the world, anyone’s pride is nothing in comparison.”
Sensei then said to Rossweisse-san and Gasper-kun
“Rossweisse, Gasper, I’ve obtained some new information about the Holy Grail. In order to defeat Trihexa, I’ll need your opinions and assistance. After this, could you come with me briefly?”
Both of them didn’t say anything, but nodded firmly. “As for everyone else, please go to the Maou’s city and stand by. If anything happens—”
Sensei didn’t finish his sentence.