For example, Ise's body contains something other than demonic and dragon power, perhaps something like 'breast power'...? If it's Ise it could very well be possible." Sensei spoke softly, deep in thought. 'Breast power'... does such a thing exist? "Really, trying to save people on one hand, while creating trouble for others. You truly are impossible to comprehend, Ise-kun... Hmmmmm, I feel like vomiting..."
Despite covering her mouth with her hands trying not to puke, Rossweisse-san was relentless in criticising. Sensei sighed. "Are you ok? But this goes for you too, getting all drunk and out of control, and vomiting non-stop back at the hotel, I feel like you're not in any position to lecture others..."
"I-I don't want to be criticised by you! It's all because you were drinking in that kind of place in the day time... Oooh, I'm puking..."
"Anyway, I apologise. So be it, are you really ok?" "...Let me go to the washroom." Ah, Rossweisse-san ran into the washroom after all! Is she really ok? "...The vomiting valkyrie. Anyway, as the owner why don't you hold on to that jewel, Ise. Who knows if its power might leak for some reason or other." Said Sensei. ...True, it's probably best for me to hold on to it. I can't make more trouble for the residents of Kyoto! But then, what should I do to make the jewel react? And it looked like Ddraig has no idea either, so I'll just keep it for now? Welcome home, my cute potential. Ah, that's right. I had one more thing I wanted to ask Sensei before the battle. "Uh, Sensei." "What is it?" "What kind of person is Cao Cao? I mean, the one in Records of the Three Kingdoms." This was because I didn't know the Records of the Three Kingdoms very well. However, if the opponent was the descendant of Cao Cao, I'd better find out a bit more beforehand. "So, how do you interpret him?" Sensei asked me instead. I scratched my face as I explained what I knew. "...Uh, he was Liu Bei's opponent, a villain, right?" He was the enemy leader who stood in Liu Bei's way--
That was the image presented in the manga and puppet shows I saw on television when I was young. Sensei smiled wryly after hearing my response. "Your impressions are coloured by the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Though the real Cao Cao did kill many innocents, he is responsible for important political developments, and his most important feature is gathering and developing human talent." "Talent?" "Yes. No matter their family background, Cao Cao would use anyone as long as they were capable. Due to this, the state of Wei became a strong meritocracy. The Heroes faction's Cao Cao has also set his eyes on gathering talent, but ironically, with strong prejudice. It is reported that he recruited all sorts of special ability users. However, the current Cao Cao differs from his ancestor in his focus on humans. With neither devils nor angels under him, he gathers all kinds of talent, but limited to humans only. This is the only principle the Heroes Faction stubbornly maintains, and is most incomprehensible. And to reach their goals, they will even use brainwashing to create members for terrorism. To increase the number of Balance Breakers and develop Annihilation Maker through terrorism is going a bit too far." Humans. I was a devil and my opponents were now humans. In this area, I seem to have accepted things quite openly in my battles. What was surprising was that dilemmas like 'the enemy is human, but I am a devil now, but I used to be human too' did not occupy my mind at all. My becoming a devil was already an unchangeable reality, and since I've been attracted by the devil lifestyle I have embraced my new life wholeheartedly and charged forward at full speed. Since my lifespan was very long, one day I will have to say goodbye to all my human friends and family. This will be a painful thing, but it doesn't mean I will hesitate when my enemies are humans. The Heroes Faction, that bunch. Were they humans who fought because they held deep beliefs in what it meant to be righteous or evil? After all, they are crowned with the description of "heroes." Hmm, it really was difficult to understand... However, terrorism is no good. Forcing people to do their bidding through brainwashing is too inhumane. No matter what the reason, from my perspective, such methods were "evil." As I puzzled over this, Sensei questioned. "What is it?" "Not much, I was just thinking about what it meant to be human and what it meant to be a devil, questions I usually didn't think about... And also heroes. The Heroes Faction's official members are all descendants of heroes, and rival angels and devils in their physical capabilities, right? So what does it mean to be a "hero"? Ah, I don't mean the definition, I meant in terms of their existence." Even as stupid as I was, I knew that the word hero carried within it the meaning of being a saviour. However, so-called "heroes" -- what made them different from ordinary humans? I have always wanted to know. "What are called heroes are those who possess special powers or abilities. Logically, they should use these powers and abilities to benefit mankind through great accomplishments, or to defeat great evil. In other words, you can say that they have to be born with the power to become heroes. However, these guys here are just people born with Sacred Gears. So-called Sacred Gears, are what God granted to certain individuals for the purpose of mankind's salvation... But this doesn't mean that all Sacred Gear possessors will become heroes, nor does it mean they will gain happiness. Since 'born with the power to become heroes' is not equivalent to 'actually becoming heroes.' Amongst Sacred Gear possessors, there are many who abuse their power and become notorious." People born with the power to become heroes -- how amazing. From my perspective, it sounded so enviable. "Heroes. When I was still a human, an ordinary human, they were the idols I admired and aspired to be. Fighting heroes... Uh, I'm a devil now, as well as a dragon, so from the heroes' point of view, I'm the villain now, right?" "Have you been thinking about the question of being a devil and turning into the enemy of heroes -- mankind? ...Hey, just think about what you want to become? What do you want to accomplish?" Sensei asked. Without hesitation, I replied. "I want to become an upper class devil, to become the harem king! Still, I will also work hard for Buchou and the other servants!" "Isn't that great? Just work hard towards this goal. You can do it, right?" As Sensei laughed, things become clear in my mind. "Ah, so that's all it takes. Anyway, one more thing -- I will help Kunou's mother!" That's right. That little girl was now crying and suffering. I must resolve this matter! Sensei rubbed my head gently. "You're fine as long as you stay like this. But other than you, if it's Asia and the others who are facing humans, they might hesitate.