However, as long as you go forward, they will follow behind your footsteps. Just be yourself. This also matters for the growth of the other servants." I see. The morale of the servants depended on me. "Understood! I, Hyoudou Issei! Will now advance towards the enemies with my fellow comrades!" I declared to Sensei, and then went to meet with my companions who had just arrived in the lobby. As we were preparing to leave, we found the Sitri servants gathered at the hotel's automatic doors. "Gen-chan, don't push yourself too hard." "That's right, Gen-chan. We already agreed to go shopping together for the President tomorrow." "Yes, Hanakai, Kusaka." "Genshirou, show those terrorists the will of the Sitri servants." "Understood, Yura." "Please run away if it gets dangerous." "I have been frequently training my escape skills, Meguri." Saji's companions were encouraging him. I've heard that his relationship with his comrades has improved over the summer. However, the key relationship with the President hasn't advanced... Uh, well I'm in pretty much the same situation. As I sighed, Kiba placed his hand on my shoulder. "Now that Buchou is not here, as substitute, our 'King' is you, Ise-kun." "--! R-really! ... Whaaat!? I am 'King'!? Is this possible!?" "What are you talking about? You've always aimed to become independent of Buchou in the future to become 'King' yourself. Under such circumstances it is natural for the servants to take orders from you, right?" "Umm, ummm, I guess that's right..."
For me to substitute for Buchou's position? This was the first question entering my mind. As I pondered, Kiba said to me:
"During the day in the battle at Togetsukyou, you already gave us orders, even though it was an emergency decision. Though your strategies and decisions may or may not have been the best possible, everyone came back safe and sound. So I believe they were good orders. --Hence, I would like you to continue directing us for tonight." ...Kiba. He approved my immature directions that I wracked my brains to come up with at that moment...
Xenovia joined in. "That's right. Irina, Asia and I can better apply ourselves when given orders. Though you suddenly took charge during the day, you were able to get Buchou's team organised." "Yes yes, but Ise-kun you were too impulsive, that's no good, got it?" "That's right. Don't lose control." Irina and Asia also chimed in. "Since I only joined recently, I will let Ise-kun who is more senior in the team be in charge." Even Rossweisse-san was agreeing... Umm, no problem, I guess? ...Everyone was paying attention to me, giving me advice, and worrying about me... Once again, I felt how wonderful the servants -- my companions were. Ah ah, Buchou! I wish to continue staying in this team, overcoming trials and tribulations with everyone, advancing always! Hmm? I couldn't help noticing the object Xenovia was carrying... It seemed to be a weapon wrapped in some kind of cloth covered with magical script--Ah, I think I got it. Xenovia saw my expression and handed the weapon over for me to have a look. "Oh, you wanted to ask about this, right? It just arrived from the Church. --The new and improved Durandal." It was the sword after all! That's what I suspected since she had told me on the bullet train about Durandal being upgraded by the Church. "Though I will have to use it in a real combat situation without a test run, that totally fits Durandal and my style, it'll be great." I was interested in how much the sword has been powered up. After all, it was already renowned for its great power. If it became easier to control, stamina consumption and precision will be vastly improved. "Sorry, I chatted too much." Saji made an apologising gesture with his hands as he ran over to meet up with us. The other Sitri servants gave us words of encouragement like "we will leave the offence to you guys" or "let us welcome tomorrow together" and then we swiftly ran towards Kyoto station. The Gremory group plus Irina and Saji. This was the attacking team advancing towards Nijou Castle. "Good, let's set off for Nijou Castle." And so, we directly advanced towards the place Cao Cao indicated, Nijou Castle--
Leaving the hotel, we hurried towards Kyoto station. At the station, we planned to take the next bus to Nijou Castle. Everyone was wearing the winter school uniform. Xenovia and Irina seemed to be wearing their church combat outfit underneath. If a situation came up, it would be easier for them to move once they took off the school uniform. "Oooh, puwaaa..."
Rossweisse-san covered her mouth with her hands, battling with the urge to vomit rising from her stomach from time to time. She really didn't look too well. How much did she drink after all...? During this trip, Rossweisse-san had revealed many of her formerly unseen sides. After we go back, I will never let her drink alcohol again. --At the station, while we were waiting for the bus, something suddenly collided into my back. "Sekiryuutei! I am coming too!" The blond girl dressed in priestess' clothes -- Kunou. W-what was going on with her? Shouldn't you be staying in the youkai-filled inner capital? "Hey, Kunou, why are you here?" Riding upon my neck, she slapped my forehead with a series of smacks as she spoke. "I want to rescue my mother too." --! Hey, hey hey! "This will be very dangerous, I hope that you can stay back and wait. Didn't our Maou Shoujo-sama and Fallen Angel Governor tell you already?" "Yes they did, however! I-I want to go save my mother! Please! Take me along! I beg you!" ...To beg to such a degree. If I called Sensei right now, they would definitely send someone straight away to take Kunou back to a safe place... But it's not like I don't understand the feelings of this child. Perhaps taking this child along may prove to improve the odds of saving the kyuubi leader? OK, I will take responsibility -- Just as I decided to respect Kunou's feelings. -- A light mist appeared from under our feet. At the same time, a smooth warm feeling penetrated my entire body. ...! This feeling, I've experienced it once already during the day! Yes, this was...! --Dimension Lost! As I came to my senses, I saw the subway station platform before my eyes. The sign revealed the name of the station to be "Kyoto," so this must be the Kyoto subway station. ...By the way, we got transferred again! We've been transferred like crazy today! Surveying the area, there wasn't a single soul. Other than me -- no. "...I-isn't this the subway station platform?" Kunou was sitting on my shoulders. Looks like she got transferred together with me. "Ah, looks like what happened during the day has occurred again." "T-then, this is the alternate dimension created as the replica of Kyoto? Those guys' techniques are amazing!" It was just as Kunou said.