—The power to fire the healing aura.”
“S-So you mean I would send my healing power to someone that is some distance away from me?”
Asia made the gesture of throwing something. I was healed just by that cute gesture. “Yes, it seems that you can directly throw it. When Ise is battling 10 meters away and is injured, you would fire your healing power at Ise. If what you have used until now is a standard limited field, the one I’m explaining now is a projectile version. You could heal even if you aren’t directly touching.”
The healing power as a projectile! Hey, hey, hey, that’s unthinkable! “T-That’s amazing! Asia can play a great active role like that!”
I took Asia’s hands and held them up spiritedly. Though Asia was surprised at this unexpected information, she was also in a happy state. “Its power would be a little less than with direct touch, but being able to heal allies from far away is still a strategic characteristic with many uses. With one or two people jumping into the front lines and arranging for the healing Asia and someone to guard her in the back, you’d be able to make the ideal formation.”
So, Sensei even went as far as to imagine the formation. He really does like thinking to such a large degree, huh? Buchou agreed with Sensei’s opinion. “It’s an easy method, but that’s why strong tactical formations are simple. Usually, the method used to heal allies is Phoenix tears or some mixed healing medicine. Asia’s Sacred Gear could easily top those with its all-purpose characteristic and reliability.”
“That’s right. The power of Asia’s Sacred Gear, which can also heal devils, could be called this team’s distinctive characteristic and weapon. After that is merely a test of Asia’s strength. Please finish the basic training properly, okay?”
“Y-Yes! I’ll do my best!’
Do your best, Asia! If it comes to it, I’ll act as Asia’s shield, after all. I’ll absolutely protect her! I can’t let Asia, who is like a cute younger-sister to me, have her beautiful-looking skin damaged! “Next is Koneko.”
“…Yes.”
Koneko-chan was—in considerable fighting spirit. I wonder what that was about. Even though she had seemed unwell here until recently, she was strangely excited today. What was Koneko-chan thinking about? “You have nothing to be criticised about, as you possess the elementary traits of offence and defence as a [Rook]. Your physical ability is also not a problem. However, there are those better at offence in Rias’ group than a [Rook] like you.”
“…I know that.”
Koneko-chan wore a frustrated-looking face in response to Sensei’s clearly spoken words. …Could it be, Koneko-chan? Was that what you were worrying about? No, but, isn’t Koneko-chan already stronger than the plain me and better than Kiba or Akeno-san in terms of pure strength? “The ones at the top of offence in Rias’ group are currently Kiba and Xenovia. It’s because they possess brutal weapons with his Balance Breaker holy demonic swords and her holy sword Durandal. And with Ise who plans to enter Balance Breaker here—”
Offence—. Certainly, Kiba and Xenovia’s power in this were excellent. Though, I don’t know whether I’ll be able to succeed in attaining Balance Breaker. “Koneko, you will also improve your basics like the others. In addition, release the thing that you have personally sealed. It’s the same as with Akeno. If you don’t accept yourself, big growth won’t be possible for you.”
“……”
Koneko-chan said nothing in response to Sensei’s words. Her fighting spirit from before had suddenly disappeared at the mention of “releasing”. …What was Koneko-chan’s power? What problem did she have? “Don’t worry, if it’s Koneko-chan, you can become strong in a flash.”
I spoke casually and tried to pat Koneko-chan’s head, but my hand was brushed away. “…Please don’t say that so lightly…”
—A stern expression. This was my first time seeing such a stern-feeling from Koneko-chan. Did I step on a land mine? What should I do, the encouragement I tried to give had the opposite effect…
While the atmosphere became somewhat gloomy, Sensei worriedly looked at his watch. “Now then, the last is Ise. For you…Please wait a moment. Should be here soon…”
Sensei looked up at the sky. Huh? What was I supposed to be waiting for? Rather, what was coming? I and the others also looked up at the sky. What was it? There was nothing there—. As I was feeling doubtful, a huge shadow appeared in the sky within my vision! It was heading towards us at extreme speed! Uwah! Huge! A monster!? Demon!? Ghost!? It couldn’t be an enemy attack, could it!? Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon! The earth shook as it landed right in front of us! Even sitting down in a chair the ground shook greatly, and I fell to the ground! A cloud of dust danced in the air, and after it settled, a huge monster appeared before us! It was fifteen meters tall! A monster! It’s a monster! A mouth that split hugely! Brutal-looking fangs that had all grown out from its mouth! Thick arms and thick legs! Two wings spread out on its sides! …I knew what this was. I had seen it several times and there was also one lodged inside me. “—A dragon!”
“That’s right, Ise. This is a dragon.”
Sensei nodded. So it really is a dragon! It’s huuuuuuuuuge! A monster! When it blew out, it would let out fire! It’s definite that all the surrounding vicinity would be burned! “Azazel, you have some nerve openly entering devil territory.”
The enormous dragon raised the edge of its mouth and spoke. Ooh, it talks! “Hah, I’ve properly gotten the personal permission of the Maou-sama and have entered this territory fairly, you know? Do you have a complaint, Tannin?”
Sensei seemed to know this dragon. “Hmph. Well, it’s fine. I specially came here because of Sirzechs’ request. Don’t forget your surroundings, Fallen Angel Governor.”
“Heheh. —Anyway, Ise. This guy is your teacher.”
……Sensei said that to me as he pointed his finger at the enormous dragon. By no means. My teacher? ……Eh? Eeeh!? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! This huge dragon is! ?”
I was so shocked that my eyes popped out! Naturally, they did! Seriously!? This monster is my teacher!? Shouldn’t my teacher be you, Azazel-sensei!? What do you mean!? “It’s been a while, Ddraig. Can you hear me?”
The monster dragon spoke to me—or rather, he was addressing the one inside me. Then, my left arm shone red on its own, and my Boosted Gear appeared. [Ah. how nostalgic, Tannin.] Reacting to the jewel, Ddraig spoke out so that people nearby besides me could hear him. “Is he an acquaintance of yours?”
When I asked, I got a “Yes” in response. [This guy is a former Dragon King. I told you about the “Five Great Dragon Kings” before, right? Tannin here was a Dragon King back when they were the “Six Great Dragon Kings”. The dragon called Tannin recorded in the Bible is him.] Hah, a Dragon King. Certainly, there are also Dragon Kings aiming at me. Scary, scary. A huge dragon like this is aiming at me? No, no. I absolutely do not want to meet them!