Even though it was in a different time, the situations we encountered were similar. Because, we both fell in love with women of another race —
“…In that case, we can definitely understand each other. You and I, you and I —”
Wanting to hold my hand, Yaegaki wanted to get up. “…Ah, so that’s how—”
Boom. A dull sound reached my ears. Just as we were about to grab hold each other’s hands, something flew from the side — and made a hole through Yaegaki’s chest. Yaegaki’s upper body had a large hole bored through it. He made a single “Urgh” and spat out a mouthful of blood, and then he fell. “Woo hahahaha! Ah, oh no.”
An unpleasant laughter echoed throughout the surrounding area. This laughter is familiar. Yes, I couldn’t possibly forget. I turned my head to the direction that the laughter was coming from, the only one there was a silver-haired middle-aged man, and he had a hideous smile. I bellowed out this bastard’s name! “—Rizevim!”
This shitty old bastard flippantly raised his hand. “Yo ♪ I came to check it out, the beautiful revenge comedy which turned into a touching scene. And in the middle of it I step in!”
Xenovia held the fatally wounded Yaegaki in her arms. Irina helped her father on her shoulder, and set him down beside Yaegaki. “…Yaegaki-kun!”
Yaegaki made a slight smile towards Irina’s father. “…Having no connection, that’s good.”
Asia quickly ran over, and released a healing glow. However, his wound did not heal…was it because his body was revived with the holy grail, or did he — resist the healing. “…This is too sad…!”
Asia’s eyes became watery. He still smiled slightly. “…You cry for me? …Really, you really are gentle…”
Slowly, and gradually, his body began to break down. His body was breaking from bottom to top —
“Ah, I would want—in this day and age…to meet you again…”
And so, his body turned to dust. ………Seeing this, even I…yet…we were still about to understand each other. No, we already understood each other. At the very end…! I pounded at the ground with my fist. —However, Rizevim simply appeared bored and sighed. “Whatever, he was good at doing his job, what happened between Bael and the church side is now public, and as the user of Kusanagi — he is no longer.”
…Every single word he said annoyed me. This man’s voice, and attitude, was irritating from beginning to end. In a deep voice that even I thought was scary, I asked him…
“……Why, did you have to kill him?”
He laughed and grinned wildly. “Oh no? Are you angry? Oops, my opponent is cranky; the Sekiryuutei should be more relaxed! Anyway, he was already a dead man. It’s no big deal even if I do kill him. Oooh how scary!”
“…Don’t joke around. Why, do you have to do such things…to Vali, or the schoolchildren of the underworld…”
No matter who, everyone just wants themselves to be happier…so why does he…does this guy, have to burn everything to the ground…? Rizevim nonchalantly replied
“Hmm — it’s because, it’s to make an old man like me happy.”
…ah ah, yes. So that’s how it is. …I was livid. I seriously cannot understand how this guy thinks. “Vali. Hmph, I can totally understand how you feel now. It is so. It’s like this.”
My whole body began releasing a burning and furious aura, whilst standing in front of him. “Rizevim, you’d be much better off dead…!”
A crimson aura was bursting out, I…made up my mind to beat this bastard up! I absolutely won’t forgive you! I absolutely will destroy you! “Oh wow, those eyes and that look reminds me of Vali…!”
Seeing my attitude, this bastard looked overjoyed! “Hmm how scary! Well then, how about this old man have a spar with you?”
Rizevim stretched his fingers, accepting my challenge. “What nerve!”
I flew forward! I rapidly closed the distance, and aimed at the face that I hated —
Just as I was about to hit him, he gently touched my armour. In that instant, power slowly faded from my body. My armour instantly vanished, leaving me with just my skin! “Useless. The power you gain from your sacred gear is ineffective against this old man. You forgot?”
—Sacred gears are ineffective! Just a touch, and he was able to remove my armour! “Hah, Lucifer’s fist! How’s that name?”
He said so jokingly, as he gave me a punch. It hit me deep in the abdomen. “…Woo hah.”
…I couldn’t resist the pain, and spit out a mouthful of fresh blood…damn, I haven’t had a punch hit me directly for a while…! My whole body was feeling pain! Then on top of that he added a kick, and sent me flying! After I bounced on the ground a few times, I got back up, and wore my armour again! Even though I was injured, I flew back, and fired out a beam of demonic energy — but that bastard simply touched it with his hand, and my dragon shot disappeared! As long as it’s power is used through a Sacred Gear, even a projectile of demonic energy will be ineffective! After his figure suddenly disappeared, he just as suddenly appeared right in front of me. “I am the son of Lucifer. Even without my Sacred Gear Canceller, I am still powerful. “Hya, Lucifer’s kick ♪”
My armour was released as soon as he kicked me, resulting in a strong blow to my backside! …The impact made me choke! Indeed, this is a pain that I haven’t tasted in a long time! I recalled my previous battles. No, not now! Right now compared to the past are two different things! It doesn’t matter, my enemy right now is stronger than me! After Asia’s healing aura was sent over, my wounds were completely healed…next, it’s up to you! “Ha!” “In that case!”
Xenovia and Irina directed their swords towards Lucifer, but they had just defeated Yamata-no-Orochi, and shortly before that they released a lot of their energy, so the duo’s stamina had not fully recovered yet! Faced with attacks from two holy swords — he used his two fingers to block their attacks! “A little devil girl and angel attacking me simultaneously! How cool! But but, with this kind of attack, there’s no way you can hit this old man yo!”
He radiated demonic energy from his hands, and sent the duo flying! “Xenovia! Irina!”
Seeing her friends being injured, Asia sent them a healing aura! I moved closer to him again, so that I could fire a single blast at him from zero distance — however, he simply touched it, and my armour was dissolved for the third time! I was then hit by a shot of magical energy! …An indescribable pain spread throughout my body, and fresh blood was sprayed out of my body! If this continued, I’ll collapse because of blood loss! “…Damn, I have to at least land one hit…!”
I once again reformed my armour, and shakily staggered up on my feet. Rizevim “uh uh uh” was shaking his fingers. “Wearing that armour, that’s a no no. Why, isn’t it pointless? It’s pointless, because—”
He moved his face closer to mine, and said while clearly laughing
“Without your armour, you’re just a shitty devil pawn.”
……What trash, I already understood that. Even so, I’ll still give you a beating…! If I could release that power…! Ddraig, you need to hurry!