I guess it won’t be a problem if I go a bit reckless over here. I say it to Euclid who faces us once again. “Grayfia-san’s brother, Euclid! ……What are you thinking? Why did you appear at this time? On top of that, as a terrorist! Is this a rebellion to the current government of the Devils?”
I want to confirm his intention once again. Even if he’s the mastermind of the terrorist, he’s still Grayfia-san’s little brother. Euclid then says. “……There are many reasons, Hyoudou Issei. My dissatisfaction towards the current government and questions I have towards my sister. I questioned myself during so much time. Hyoudou Issei, please answer me. —What is a Devil?”
I can’t answer easily answer the sudden question. Euclid also nods when he sees my reaction. “You can’t give a proper answer. I’m the same too.”
“……Are you telling me Rizevim’s ideology pushed you forward?”
“Everyone has their own kind of ideals. But I have judged that that person’s ideal is necessary for me.”
Euclid then makes a deep sigh. “I have thought that it is most important for “Devils” to be a “Devil” towards the humans and the other forces. That simply means that we have to be more evil than any creatures and beings. Regarding this, I have the same thought as Rizevim-sama. However, from here, it will be my own answer.”
Euclid spreads his arm. “—I will show all of the forces what “Devils” are by using Rizevim. I will make them realise it. I want them to realise just how brutal and dangerous the evil species called “Devils” are. For me, I don’t care about ruling and politics. No, that goes the same for Rizevim-sama. —At the final stage, I want to show what “Devils” are to the human world as well.”
……So this guy is also acting for a reason which doesn’t make sense……! What does he mean by showing others what Devils are……!? The smiles of the children I interacted with at that school flashes back in my head. Are the children of the Underworld who don’t know anything involved with this…..? Hey, are they……? I distort my face at Euclid’s words. “……Are you trying to have the Devils distance themselves with all of the other forces and the human world……! ?”
Euclid looks afar. “My sister……I admired her. Even though she’s a woman, she was stronger than anyone and she was more courageous than anyone. She was my pride itself. I even believed that supporting my sister was the path I lived for. But that sister of mine rebelled against working for “Lucifer” and gave her heart to the abnormal species that can’t be called a Devil. Rias Gremory, can you imagine just how shocked I was and how it crumbled my values?”
Euclid then points at me. “The balance of my heart was broken for a long time and both my mind and body was in a state which was no different to that of a corpse. But I came to this conclusion after finding about you, Hyoudou Issei, who acted as he liked and brought new atmosphere to the Underworld.”
Euclid looks up. He looks somehow bright. “—“Ah, yes. I should also live as I like”—.”
—! He realised that he should live as he like after seeing me……? What the heck is that! I can’t understand what this guy has been saying since before! Rias says it with a voice that carries her anger. “You are telling me this is what you wanted! ?”
Euclid seems like he doesn’t really care. “It was a simple thought. For the Devils to have a hero—. Children see that hero and get influenced. But that doesn’t seem like a Devil. If that’s the case, I came to the conclusion that I want to show the children what a “Devil” is.”
“You are telling me that the “Devil” you are speaking of is Rizevim!? Don’t start saying utter crap after appearing after so long!”
Rias continues at my rage. Her expression is filled with tears and rage. “……You are twisted! Our species itself is in a dangerous situation, yet, you crave for chaos instead of peace……!”
Euclid tilts his head at Rias’s words. “Twisted. Rias Gremory, from where to where is it twisted? My actions? Or the annihilation of the Maous that wasn’t supposed to happen? Our existence is supposed to be the “Extra”, the deviated beings, just like in the Bible and documents relate to it—the exceptional beings. The irregular beings like your brother and Ajuka Beelzebub was born possibly due to the corruption of our mythology. No, we are probably aren’t the “Devils from the Holy Bible” any more.”
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He’s going to show what “Devils” are to the children? And my action became the start for his actions……? I shake my head. “So you performed your exaggerated ambitions in such ways huh…… But—”
Yeah, but it’s different. Their ambition and their dream has nothing to do with those children! “Those kids have nothing to do with theeeeeem! Either way, aren’t you trying to destroy the current Underworld!? Then, I have to stop you!”
Euclid makes a faint smile when he sees my aura exiting out from my crimson armour. “Yes, that’s how you are supposed to be. A hero needs to protect something recklessly. Unlike Rizevim-sama, I won’t deny a hero from the start. That’s why you are fitted for being my opponent!”
Rias then says. “Then what was your purpose for targeting Rossweisse? Is it because she seems capable of reaching 666’s secret? Even so, wasn’t that a reckless action for you to appear in Tokyo while knowing the danger you put yourself in?”
Yes, it’s exactly what Rias says. No matter what reason he had, appearing in Tokyo itself to recruit Rossweisse-san to his group was a daring move. Aren’t sneaking into cities something you need to be cautious at doing if you are a terrorist? Once your plans get revealed, it will be harder to sneak in the next time. And sneaking in while knowing that doesn’t seem like you have any sanity unless you have a good reason to do so. He says it while he looks at Rossweisse-san. “……This person is intelligent. She also has potential. If she comes to our side, we can use her wisely. After all, what she was researching wasn’t the method to unseal 666 but the opposite. —It was to put seal on it.”
—! Rias and I become shocked hearing that! Rossweisse-san’s rumoured essay wasn’t about unsealing 666 but to seal it……? Euclid continues while he stroke Rossweisse-san’s hair. “Also……Rossweisse resembles her. She really does resemble her.”
Rias asks him while putting on a doubtful expression. “……Who does she resemble?”
“—My sister Grayfia.”
—!? Rias, Rossweisse-san, and I become speechless at his confession. ……He says that she resembles her, but their faces don’t look alike. Though their silver hair and the atmosphere they carry may be similar……
Euclid continues while putting on a faint smile. “……This person may become my sister. That’s very important.”
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……Yeah, I finally understand. ……When I first met him, he said “Tell my sister”. ……He, Euclid, is……chasing after Grayfia-san’s shadow……? Perhaps the actions he took till now and his insane words are all connected to Grayfia-san?