I've never seen anything so despicable..."
Kunou was completely shocked by my moves. Described by a little girl that way, I felt a great hit to my self esteem. "Truly, it is impossible for females to win against the Sekiryuutei. Unless they have an iron will and the ability to ignore shame... It's truly difficult for young women. True to the name of the Chichiryutei, I now witness the legendary breast skills. But these are useless against males." The elegant gentleman spoke. Even though... it was a calm analysis, it still made me feel embarrassed. "Who would want to use them on men!?" I retorted forcefully! The man smiled as if very much amused! The man smiled and turned to the rest of the Hero faction to speak. "Everyone be careful. He is the Sekiryuutei. The least talented in all history and lacking in strength -- however, he doesn't indulge in power and is a dangerous Sekiryuutei who doesn't lose control. A person who holds great power but does not fall to arrogance is one who has nothing to fear. Do not be careless." ...
Really, this is embarrassing, so much praise. "...to be described that way by enemies." Yes, it was the first time to be praised this way by enemies. No, it wasn't really praise, but more like a reminder... Still, it was the first time. The man tilted his head slightly, hearing my words. "Is that so? Current Sekiryuutei, in our view, you are far more dangerous than you realise. Similarly, your companion -- Vali is the same." I-it felt like sitting on a pincushion! What is going on, this was the first time! Though Sairaorg-san also praised me, but even for the terrorists to say so... These fellows who don't look down on me, are especially tricky! "Next, I guess it's time for me to act." The man made a step forward, and released his swords from his belt. "A pleasure to meet you for the first time. Gremory servants. I am Sig, the descendant of the Hero Siegfried. My companions call me Siegfried. What you choose to call me is up to you." The frail looking gentleman -- Siegfried's face, made Xenovia realise something as she showed shock and surprise. "...I've felt I've seen you before somewhere. It was true after all?" To Xenovia's question, Irina nodded. "Yes, it must be. From the multiple demonic swords at his waist, there is no doubt." ...? What was going on? Since he had white hair, I could only be reminded of that person -- Freed. "What's going on, you two? You know something about that handsome guy who's like a White Kiba?" "White Kiba... That's going a bit far, Ise-san." Don't say it like that, Kiba. It's just an example. Xenovia responded to my query. "That man is an exorcist -- a former colleague of Irina's and mine. A top warrior in the Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Churches. 'Demonic Emperor Sig.' He has the same white hair as Freed because they were trained by the same organization. It seems to be the side effect of some kind of experiment..."
--! Exorcist! Someone related to the Church! By the way, then he's similar to Freed? Thinking of that guy makes me sick. "Sig-san! You betrayed the Church -- betrayed Heaven!?" Irina screamed. Siegfried's lips curled happily. "I guess you can call it betrayal. I now belong to the Khaos Brigade, that's why." Hearing those words, Irina became angry. "...Why! Betraying the Church and joining an evil organization leads to eternal damnation!" "...This is making my ears hurt." Siegfried laughed. "What's wrong with that? Even in my absense, the Church still has the strongest warrior. As long as that someone stays, the loss of me and the Durandal user Xenovia can be covered. However, who could have expected that person to become the Joker candidate for the Brave Saints? --Anyway, enough of the chitchat, aren't you sword wielders very capable? Xenovia the Durandal user, Shidou Irina the Ace of Michael the leader of the angels, and Kiba Yuuto of the holy demonic sword." Challenging the swordsmen -- no, the three who were related to the Church, Siegfried's sword in his hand began to gather demonic power. ...This sword gave off a very unpleasant pulse. Demonic sword? It felt quite similar to Kiba's created swords. --! Suddenly, Kiba's holy demonic sword slashed with god-like speed. Blocking the holy demonic sword directly, there was no damage at all to the unpleasant demonic power gathered upon Siegfried's sword. "Demonic Emperor Sword Gram. For the strongest demonic sword, a strike from the holy demonic sword was nothing." The two entered close-quartered combat... It has been quite a while since the last time I witnessed Kiba fighting so intensely with someone! The two swiftly retreated and readied their stance. Immediately they began clashing violently, creating sparks everywhere. "...A match for Kiba... No!" Gradually, Kiba was being suppressed, and a rare serious expression could be seen on Kiba's face! God speed Kiba's movements were -- being captured! With movements and slashing attacks faster than the eye could follow, the opponent was still keeping up in a composed and matter-of-fact manner. Can he clearly see through that kind of speed...! Even when he pretended to attack, none of Kiba's feints were successful in baiting Siegfried! On the other hand, he used the minimum necessary movement to evade Kiba's attacks. When he thrust the demonic sword in his hand, Kiba had to dodge with his full attention, there was no room for counter-attacking! ...Even Kiba in Balance Breaker was being dominated...! One of the Hero faction explained to the stupefied me. "In our organisation, though they reside in separate factions, 'Holy Royal Sword' Arthur and 'Demonic Emperor Sword' Siegfried are equally renowned. Holy demonic sword Kiba is not their match." Equal to that Arthur? That guy, who easily toyed with Fenrir's child! T-then Kiba now--
Though I worried, someone appeared to join in their duel -- Xenovia. Slashing without hesitation from the side, she began to assist Kiba. "Xenovia!" "Kiba! You cannot win alone! Even against your wishes, I have to participate!" "...Uh, thanks!" At this moment, Kiba set aside his pride as a swordsman, and attacked simultaneously with Xenovia. "I will join in too!" From the outskirts, Irina also entered the battle, forming a three on one situation. Xenovia's dual wielding, Kiba's holy demonic sword, Irina's sword of light, the three of them attacked at once! It was no longer possible to capture the speeding blade tips with my eyes as the four of them battled with intensity... But even against three opponents, Siegfried only used a single sword! Kiba's god speed created afterimages as he repeatedly tried to disrupt Siegfried's attacks from blind angles. From above, Xenovia was slashing down with a massive holy sword aura! Furthermore, Irina was gliding through the air rapidly as she thrust her sword of light towards the back of Siegfried's hand! This simultaneous attack--! I was certain of victory.