"So, this is what she did when I almost died last time?"

I thought as both I and Rias were standing closely together as she healed me. Now the only problem with this situation is, BOTH OF US ARE NUDE AND SHE IS LITERALLY RUBBING MY SKIN WITH HER HAND BEFORE GROPING MY LEFT BREAST WHILE PRESSING HER BREASTS INTO MY BACK! It's taking all of my strength to not pass out in embarrassment. Meanwhile the Issei half of my mind is celebrating, and I swear I hear Death laughing in the corner ... doesn't she have anything better to do!?

"All set, it's okay now."

Rias said finally letting go and backing away, I let out a thankful sigh of relief as I start to walk away. Honestly I can't wait to save Asia, at least then I won't have to be in a situation like this again ... I hope. Once in the main club room, I see Koneko and Kiba sitting on one couch. Internally I laugh as I see Kiba is blindfolded to make me feel more comfortable as I wasn't allowed to fully dress myself. Soon Akeno walks over with medical tape.

"It seems like it will take a little while to heal completely, so you need to relax at least till you get your full strength back."

Akeno says as she starts wrapping my left thigh, although she is wrapping it kinda tighter than it should be. Meanwhile I can swear I heard the shower going and a faint whisper of a sorry although it wasn't anyone I knew.

"Wait was that Ddraig? That cant be r-"

I thought before I was cut off by Rias speaking up from the shower area.

"That stray exorcist was able to wield quite strong powers of light, you're lucky we showed up when we did."

Rias said while I honestly thought they could've gotten there earlier or heck even later. I was honestly starting to enjoy breaking him bit by bit.

"It's fine Rias-senpai, I know you would have been there sooner if you could. Although I think I had him on the ropes."

I say with a slight chuckle as Akeno starts wrapping my upper torso even binding my breasts a bit too tightly. Seriously is she helping or hindering me because not even my smallest bra is this tight!

"Seriously though, a stray exorcist? I thought that was a myth, one that was spoken in the same sense as getting struck by lightning being a holy punishment and ouija boards summoning demons."

I say semi lying as exorcists were seen in my old life as mostly liars in modern times due to all these supposed ghost hunters.

"There are many who get expelled from the Church and end up serving under a fallen angel. Now that isn't to say there aren't normal exorcists out there, however they are few and rare to come across outside the church as they have specific rules to follow."

Kiba says adding a bit more than I remember, is that a hint to something?

"Guess so, but even still why would the fallen need a nun? Last I checked, nuns aren't exactly exorcists."

I say getting a shrug from Kiba, guess even he doesn't know the answer to that question.

"Either way, you are a devil, and she is a servant of a fallen angel. Those are just the facts Isa."

Rias says as she walked in with a towel wrapped around her. I remain silent as I try hard to not slap her, I don't give a flying cacodemon about whether Asia is a servant of the church, a fallen, or a higher being! I plan on saving her, Yuuma and Kala regardless, with or without Rias and her peerage.

[Later at home.]

I was laying in bed not even bothering to put a shirt on as my parents don't bother entering my room without at least knocking first. I raise my arm and look at it a few minutes before hearing a certain angry voice. One I haven't heard since I first died.

"What the hell are you doing just laying there you stupid bitch!? Get you're lazy ass up and start training!"

The voice says as I look over and see a familiar red cloak staring at me with a rather dangerous aura around them.

"Been a while judge of sin, here I thought only pinky was able to appear."

I say in a nonchalant manner, red let out a scoff and looked away, their cloak shuffled a bit as I assume was because they crossed their arms. ... Are they a tsundere?

"You are a devil, a being of sin, it's my job to keep an eye on you!"

They said obviously lying, because if that was the case they would be seen by more than me.

"Sure, keep telling yourself that."

I say looking back at the ceiling ... for about two seconds before I feel my cheek start to sting. I touch my cheek causing it to sting more, then I realized it, they had slapped me.

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They yelled in the most demonic way possible as it almost seemed like my room burst into flames.

"Okay okay I get it!"

I say sitting up and getting them to calm down, revealing my room was untouched, thank god.

"Now get up you lazy bitch, you and I are going to train your fat cow ass to get strong enough to succeed!"

They said poking my chest, more specifically my breast. Weirdly enough their hand was rather thin, and shadowy. It took me a moment to realize what they meant, with a slight smirk I got up and got dressed.

[Jump to the park later.]

Judge of sin was making me do so many different exercises for a while now, I was currently trying to do pull ups on the monkey bars of a nearby playground. Unfortunately, despite my wounds being healed and a good chunk of energy being given to me thanks to red here, HAVING HUGE BREASTS MADE THIS AND A FEW OTHER EXERCISES NEAR IMPOSSIBLE! It's like having extra weight pulling down, now that is to say that I was able to manage ... until my body started to hurt and I lost my grip. I fell to the ground hard.

"Must be lucky to have so much fat to cushion your fall huh bitch?"

They said as they walked over, no one even noticing the foul mouthed red cloak wearing figure.

"Could you swear a little less please?"

I thought knowing from death that they somehow can hear my thoughts.

"Why the fuck should I!? Not like anyone can make me stop, or even hear me besides your pathetic fat ass!"

They said in their usual tone, sadly this is the truth as no one had even looked at the cloaked figure or asked them to stop talking like that around kids. I just stand up, pat myself down to knock of all the dirt on my butt, and walk to a bottle of water I had.

"Isa? Isa it's you!"

Both I and the judge of sin turn to see someone I wasn't expecting to see, and who wasn't expecting to see me again either.

"Asia?"

I asked in surprise as I could only barely make out what the judge of sin was muttering. Something about corrupting such a bright light? Then they left chuckling about how the holy have truly lost their way, leaving me and Asia alone.

[Later at a diner or something idk]

Asia was sitting across from me looking completely lost for words as we had a few burger meals in front of us on the table. I was internally squealing at how adorable she was even while confused. I mean seriously how can someone be so adorable and clueless!?

I finally calmed myself down and spoke.

"You don't get out much huh? Look it's simple this is how you eat them, Princess. You just open the wrapper, pick it up with one or both hands, and bite down on it."

I say as I demonstrate how to eat a burger, getting a look of shock from poor Asia. Guess she never had finger food, or was taught to eat everything with silverware. I hadn't even realized I called her Princess.

"I-I never would've guessed they can be eaten like that! Amazing! Well if that's the way you're supposed to do it ... here goes!"

She says before opening the wrapper and taking the smallest nibble out of her burger. Once she swallowed the bit in her mouth she spoke up again.

"Oh my it's so yummy!"

She said as I just chuckled at how she reacted, I mean it's not even fancy food yet she reacted like it was a four or five star gourmet meal.

"Hey Asia, mind if I ask you something?"

I ask only to have her nod in response.

"Why were you at that park? I mean I know you are allowed to walk around freely if you want to, but I thought you would've been in a lot of trouble."

I said out of curiosity, only to have Asia look away from me. Something tells me she was here against orders.

"Well ... I was on break, and the weather was nice so I thought I'd take a stroll around town and enjoy the day. Um, then I saw you, and my fun day got even better ... so yeah."

Asia said, although I can see she was trying to come off genuine, I could tell she was lying. It was rather easy to tell because she wouldn't look me in the eyes saying any of this.

"Hm is that so? Well then, since you're free why don't we hang out together? Just the two of us together."

I say, getting a smile from her, I couldn't help but smile myself knowing that this probably meant a lot to her. She agreed and we walked out of the restaurant after finishing our food. Once out we headed for an arcade.

[Arcade]

I and her played many games including a racing sim ... that she failed at due to not knowing how to properly drive, a dance game that I honestly got too many onlookers during my turn, and a photo booth. As we were about to leave she ran to one of many crane games, this specific one had black and yellow mice in it.

"What's the matter, you okay Asia?"

I asked as she jumped in surprise, blushing as she looked at me.

"Oh! Yeah! I'm totally fine, no big deal!"

I chuckled at her response as I then look in the machine.

"You like Racchu-kun, or is it just stuffed animals in general?"

I asked as she blushed even more.

"Oh not at all ... well sort of ... yes."

She says looking down, I smile and pat her head.

"Don't worry I've spent hours in arcades when I was a kid, so I know how to beat these types of games."

I say putting money in and managed, on the first try, to nab one for Asia.

"Thanks for winning this little guy for me, from now on every time I look at it I'll remember how much of a blessing it's been to get to know you."

I clutch my shirt near my chest as I honestly felt like I was gonna have a heart attack from her cuteness.

"SOOOOO CUUUUUUUUUTE! I'M NOT WORTHY OF YOUR CUTENESS!"

I thought as I turned away and started walking off.

"Well come on, we still have other places to see."

I say as I head off when I suddenly get a sense of dread, it took me a moment to remember what happens later. I hope I'm strong enough to handle it, I don't care if I get labeled a stray, I don't care if heaven itself starts hunting me for breaking some stupid code. I'm gonna succeed or die trying, with or without help.

[Later at the park]

"I've never had so much fun in my life!"

Asia says as we get a few drinks from a nearby vending machine. I smile and get my own drink before I can even take a sip my wound began to hurt again. I let out a slight yelp of pain

"Your wounds from that time?"

Asia asked as I just give a nod, now don't get me wrong while I may have been cut by a blade of light, it only felt like I was cut by a normal blade. I'm still curious as to why, also where did the necklace come from? I still haven't taken it off unless necessary. I didn't get to say anything as Asia takes my hand and leads me to a secluded bench by a pond like fountain.

"Sit with your back to me."

Asia commanded in a gentle tone as she kinda forced me to sit before she sat beside me. I simply turned and she began to hide her sacred gear to help heal the sword slash on my back.

"Wow ... that actually feels better than the way Rias does it."

I thought as I looked back at Asia and smiled at how kind she is, it's a shame what she has been through.

"Your leg as well, right?"

Asia asked as she didn't wait for me to respond as she began healing my leg, from what I could tell my leg wasn't that badly messed up, but what little pain I felt disappeared almost instantly.

"How does it feel?"

Asia asked as I stood and stretched a bit before I finally answered her.

"Yeah all good Asia, thanks! You know you really are too nice, why hang around exorcists and fallen? You could be seen as a major help to any hospital or even start a business as a miracle healer."

I say in a joking manner, however when her smiling face begins to falter I go silent. I just sit back down with her and she began telling me her story ... I mean I already knew it but still hurts hearing it.

"My parents abandoned me right after I was born. I was told I had been found crying in front of a small European town's church. I grew up there, the sweet nuns there raised me, when I was eight, a wounded dog, close to death, wandered into the church. By myself, I prayed as hard as I could. That's when a miracle occurred. Soon afterward, I was taken to a big church where I was ordered to heal illnesses and wounds of Christians coming from all over the world."

She says as I can only listen, unable to speak a single word.

"I was so happy that my power could help people! Then, one day, I encountered a man collapsed on the floor, heavily injured. But the man I came across was ..."

She suddenly went silent, I knew what she was gonna say as I say it for her.

"A devil right?"

She only nods her head in response, to think a simple mistake could lead to all that hatred. I seriously couldn't believe this. I knew churches where I came from were corrupt and messed up, especially during the witch trials, but she was an innocent nun doing her duty! She never knew he was a devil!

"I was branded a heretic because I had the power to even heal devils. So ... I had no choice but to run away. But I never stopped praying to God, expressing my gratitude. Not to mention I never knew what terrible things they were doing."

Asia says once she found her words, I however was trying not to lose my temper.

"The Lord must be testing me. If I can overcome this ordeal, he will make my dream come true someday. That's what I believe."

She continued only to flinch when I punched the block like bench causing a crack to form near my right leg. I guess I couldn't keep my cool anymore while hearing this bullshit.

"Oh no are you okay? Did you hurt your hand?"

She asked as she grabbed my right hand to look at it. I however remained silent, I had no words to express how wrong it was for such an innocent girl to be branded as a heretic and to see it as a test from someone who is, technically, dead in this universe! I say nothing as I suddenly hugged Asia close, honestly feeling like she deserved better.

"Isa-chan!?"

Asia asked in shock, however I still remained silent at first, I wanted to tell her that she shouldn't lie to herself, that she doesn't need some pompous old deity to make her dream come true, nor a church to lead her. Finally when I find my words I speak.

"I don't care if you're a nun, or that I'm a devil, I want to be there to protect you from people like that. I promise you Asia, I won't let anyone hurt you. Even if we're on opposite sides, even if I have to fight heaven itself to see you, I'll be your friend even if I'm the only one you have."

I say as I honestly feel her begin to cry, I know my words hit hard, but still she was crying more than in the actual scene. However I meant it, I know fate will screw me in the long run, but I don't care so long as she understands that I don't care if it's forbidden. I'm tired of being told who to be around! I understand I could be labeled a stray, but if I can succeed in what I have planned, then things will only be slightly different.

"Isn't that just sweet, however I don't know how I feel about you cheating on me with a blonde."

A once familiar voice says from the pond like fountain. I and Asia turn to see who it was, but I already knew.

"Yuuma?"

I asked only to have Asia say her REAL name.

"Lady Raynare!?"

Asia asked in shock as Yuu- I mean Raynare simply smiled at us. I didn't feel the same killer intent she had the day she first convinced herself to kill me.

"So you really are a fallen? I guess that should've been obvious by the black wings."

I say, honestly sounding pretty dumb, which got a slight chuckle from Raynare.

"And I guess it was true, you're living a lowly life as a devil after all. And I had such high hopes for you to join me as a fallen. Yet here you are a devil and cheating on me with a runaway nun. I'm hurt Isa, don't you still love me?"

Raynare asks in a slightly teasing tone as she then looks at Asia.

"Speaking of, don't even try to run Asia."

Raynare says gaining a glare and ... a pout!?

"Do you know how hard it's been tracking you down!?"

Raynare demands as I just stare confused, I don't remember this, was it a deleted scene or something?

"No! I won't return to a place where I have to kill people! I refuse to do so!"

Asia says as I put two and two together that Asia ran away, and that Raynare isn't here to threaten Asia back.

"Calm yourself sister, we don't wish to start a meaningless conflict."

Another voice says as Kalawarna appears from behind us. Wait why does she look so guilty? However I don't get to ask as a new voice is heard, thank god it's not the donutdouche.

"Says you, you both know we need her and not the lowly worm of a devil so why are we trying to negotiate? I say we stomp out the corrupted bug and grab her."

The fourth female voice says as I turn to see what appears to be a gothic lolita style fallen ... what was her name again? Mittens? Mullet? Oh right Mittelt!

"Like hell I'm letting that happen. She ran away for a reason, and you want to drag her back!?"

I yell out getting a guilty look from both Raynare and Kalawarna, but not Mittelt.

"You're really trying to play this hero role huh, well look sweetcheeks, we need her so either hand her over or we can pick up where these two left off with snuffing out your pathetic sinful soul. Because it's either we handle this or he will."

Mittelt says seemingly disgusted by the thought of having a certain male fallen handle this.

"So seriously, just hand the nun over or else."

Mittelt says summoning a light spear, as do Raynare and Kalawarna. I just sigh and let my hair cover my eyes, saying nothing as I summon my sacred gear ... getting a laugh from Mittelt.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ARE YOU KIDDING ME, KALA YOU SERIOUSLY MEAN TO TELL ME YOU GOT DEFEATED BY A TWICE CRITICAL!? HOW PATHETIC CAN YOU BE!?"

Mittelt yells unable to stop laughing at my unawakened sacred gear.

"Still a twice critical huh? Guess that means your not the one to awaken it"

I thought as I silently boost my power, and let out a low growl. However I didn't even get a chance as Death's messenger lands on the archway. I got the hint, or the warning anyway, If I tried fighting now I would definitely die. After all I'm facing three fallen and there's a fourth hidden somewhere.

"Asia, do you trust me?"

I ask as Asia looks at me in shock before nodding, while Mittelt looks confused.

'I promise on my soul that I will stop what ever they have planned.'

I whisper to her before desummoning my sacred gear, however it seems the douche had other ideas as I was impaled into the water.

"I'm tired of waiting, grab the girl and lets be done with this."

He says as the others grab Asia and leave.

"Be grateful that I have spared your life. Take this as a warning to stay out of our way you demonic wench."

He said before disappearing like the others. I now know who's gonna have a target on them and who won't. When a certain pink cloth is seen alongside a red cloth.

"You really are a dumbass you know that right?"

The judge of sin said only to have a scythe suddenly inches from their throat. I look left to see Death had her weapon of choice at the judge of sin's throat.

"Now now, we agreed to help Isa, not insult her. Now then APOLOGIZE."

Death said that last word in an uncomfortably dark tone as a pure black aura appeared around her making the judge of sin shake a bit.

"R-Right s-sorry."

With that said Death put away her scythe and dispels her aura.

"See much better~"

Death says going back to her normal tone as she smacks the judge of sin on the rear, getting a yelp out of them, then looks at me.

"You really have bad luck with girls huh~? I mean I see you more often than I collect souls, I'm honestly flattered you want to see me so often but I'm still not ready for you yet~"

Death said before touching the light spear, still sticking through me, destroying it.

"There now Sin I expect you to keep an eye on her for me, I have to get ready for dinner, so I expect you to be there and freshened up by the time I'm done~ I'm making nana's famous fallen wings~ I'll be expecting his soul by midnight at the latest Isa~"

Death then blew me a kiss before she disappeared as I blinked.

"That girl isn't sane I swear, trust me, you don't want to upset her. She can be your greatest friend or your darkest nightmare. There's a reason she is the judge of life and the reaper."

Is all the judge of sin says, seemingly embarrassed from death's behavior, before opening a hell portal and leaving. As they are leaving they flick a spark at my wound, thus leaving me hurt and soaked.

"I should've just stayed in bed."

I thought as I tried to get up and go home, the best I could anyway currently as a burning sensation from the judge of sin was sealing my wounds.

[Idk clubroom]

There I stood in the clubroom as I get slapped by Rias for disobeying her yet again, when is she going to realize I'm not going to until she stops having a spiked club up her ass.

"Let me try one more time, if I say you don't, you DON'T. You have to forget about Asia, you are a member of the Gremory family now."

Rias said in a stern tone before I say something that even Kiba seemed to flinch at.

"Then maybe you should take that attitude and shove it up your ass and MAYBE I'll listen to you. Better yet release me from your house so I can live my life without being attacked every time I go out. Because right now, an innocent girl is about to die because the church labeled her a heretic over healing one of your kind without realizing it. Her life is on the line and you think it's better to be a selfish little prissy bitch than to do one good thing with your life! Why anyone would listen to you is beyond me!"

I said getting tears in my eyes over this, then I realized Rias herself was starting to tear up. Kiba was even looking at me like I was the original satan. Not even Koneko would look at me in the eyes. Guess they understand my view on this matter, especially considering their backgrounds.

'I'm only trying to keep you safe.'

Rias whispered just loud enough for me to barely hear, sounding ready to just break down. Seems my words, while truthful and a bit harsher than intended, broke through her tough master act.

"Rias, I get that I'm a pathetic pawn, but I'm not weak, I won't let myself die so easily anymore. But Asia doesn't deserve to die because of my mistakes, I've been attacked at every turn and Asia is being sacrificed for some plan that could lead to our demise. I refuse to be told to sit when there's reason to act. Besides losing a single pawn shouldn't ..."

I say before Rias just suddenly hugged me, I guess she finally understands my point of view.

"That's enough Isa! You're not pathetic, pawns are important, you are important."

Rias said holding back her tears, I think I may have broken her character before necessary. This never happened in the anime or in the manga.

"I ... I'm sorry Rias, I just ..."

I started only to have Kiba shake his head.

"No you're making an understandable point, you're still new to all this and it's obvious you are getting annoyed from being attacked almost everyday. The last attack could have been your death, so it's understandable you would be on edge."

Kiba says as he kinda understood why I have acted out against Rias a couple times over. Yeah I didn't want to be a devil, but it was either that or I died far too soon. Death literally gave me this opportunity, and here I am trying to throw it away time and time again. But this time is different, I won't let myself die.

"I promise to try to be better at listening Rias, if you can promise to try and be a little less controlling. After all I'm still a person, not some leashed dog."

I say getting a weak nod from the redhead. We remained like this for a few moments, at least until Rias had calmed down.

"Isa are you aware of the pawn's special trait?"

Rias asked sitting on the edge of her desk, before I said the dumbest thing i could think of.

"The fact there's multiple of them?"

Rias sighs at my comment before shaking her head, attempting to hide the smile growing on her face.

"Promotion, if a pawn reaches deep enough into the enemy's territory, it can be promoted into any piece other than a king. As long as I, your master, recognize it as enemy territory ... for example, the church."

She explained, I just simply nod taking the hint, we hadn't even noticed that Akeno had entered the room.

"Do you understand now?"

Rias asked as I simply nodded, she smiled at this before continuing.

"Good, now let's talk about your sacred gear."

She say's as I recalled what the blonde fallen had said.

"Twice critical or the dragon's hand, doubles my power right? That's what one of the Fallen said it was anyway."

I asked only to hear that same faint voice of Ddraig, I swear I heard cuss words.

"Use your brain Isa, I know you have one from your snarky remarks."

Rias said trying not to laugh. I sighed and unbuttoned my top a bit because honestly we're not even on school hours so why does it matter if I undo the ribbon and maybe one or two buttons?

"Sacred Gear is activated by its owner's will. The greater your willpower, the more powerful it will become."

Rias explained, but I couldn't tell if this was true because I had plenty of willpower only to have it not be complete. Soon Akeno walked over and whispered something to Rias, however her eyes widened upon noticing my necklace. Yet after a minute she smiled and whispered something else to Rias, who simply nods looking a little upset but is still understanding.

"Something has come up, Akeno and I have to step out for a moment. Listen. Even with the help of a promotion, a single piece won't stand a chance against a fallen angel ... but I believe you already know that."

Rias says before disappearing along with Akeno in a magic circle. Leaving me with Koneko and Kiba.

"Sorry Rias but you know full well I'm not sitting around waiting."

I thought before starting towards the door.

"You're going?"

Kiba asked as I heard him stand up.

"Yep and no offense but if you get in my way not even Rias will be able to heal you."

I say before Kiba laughed a bit.

"You're going to get yourself killed."

He commented, but I scoffed at that.

"Been there done that, pretty sure I have a t-shirt for it. But so long as Asia is safe I don't care."

I retorted once more trying to keep my cool as I already know what he and Koneko had planned.

"I'm coming with you. Our president said, "Even with the help of a promotion you'll lose if you go alone.", right?"

Kiba said summoning his blade to emphasize his point as I looked at him and Koneko.

"So there's no way in hell we're gonna let you go in there without us, so you might as well save your breath princess."

He says pulling up that nickname I used during our fight with Sellzen before I look down at Koneko.

"You sure about this kitten?"

I asked her getting a slight glare from her for a moment.

"Don't call me that. You two going alone would worry me, and there's nothing else going on."

Koneko says as I nod and began walking towards the church with Koneko and Kiba in tow. I just hope Rias and Akeno don't do something reckless. Yet knowing them and how this world works, they're running distraction.

"As much as you get on my nerves, please stay safe Rias-senpai."

I thought as we made our way to the church. Luckily it didn't take too long as we were soon outside the church. If memory serves, prickly priest is inside and everyone else should be below. Honestly I don't want to take too long, but I REALLY want to punch his face in. Ugh priorities Isa pri-or-i-ties!

"There must be lots of priests gathered."

Kiba said as I look over at him.

"Well I'm glad you two are here to back me up."

I say getting a chuckle from him.

"Well hey you and I are buddies right? Even if you throw me out or blind me every time someone is even slightly underdressed."

He said giving a slight glare. I just rubbed the nape of my neck.

"And personally, I'm not overly fond of fallen angels and priests, I despise them."

He continued as honestly I felt he needed a hug, but not right now. I just hope he doesn't try killing Yu- I mean Raynare or Kalawarna if I pull off my plan properly. I look over at Koneko who's already heading towards the door, both Kiba and I run over to catch up.

"Care to knock for us?"

I asked as I swear I saw Koneko smile for a second before she kicked so hard the doors opened and nearly flew off their hinges. The building looked decrepit and empty, I was honestly hoping it was as it seemed. Sadly that's not the case.

"Okay asshole I know you're there, either come out so I can break everything in your body, or leave. Because I will rip your spine out of your ass if you pick option one."

I say getting a confused and concerned look from both my companions. Only for us to hear the sound of clapping as Freed stepped into view.

"So we meet again, glad you could make it. I bet I'm a sight for sore eyes huh? I'm getting sentimental."

He says with that stupid smile as I give a deadpan look. Freed sighs seeing he's not getting the reaction he wanted.

"Seriously? Come on give me something here. I never thought I'd meet the same devil twice. So this is a big deal for me! You know, I'm super strong, so once I meet one of your kind, he gets this treatment. That's why I'm pissed! About you devil trash hurting my pride! If there's one thing I won't abide by it's being mocked by maggot devils in the house of God! So what do you say? Let's finish this! The thought of Tearing away your flesh and eating it piece by piece makes my mouth water."

He ranted as I just sigh and summoned my sacred gear with a slight chuckle as I walked forward.

"Such an unholy concept, partaking in the flesh of the sinful while spouting that your a son of the lord. You're more despicable than any devil, more unholy than the first fallen, and so far from grace that not even heaven would bother looking for your soul."

I say as he begins backing up from how pissed I looked, I wasn't in the mood for his shit. I boosted enough that my I swear my arm was gonna explode. I planted my foot and punched him so hard he flew through the air into the alter, revealing a basement passage. As he stood up it appears I broke his jaw as he used a flash bang to escape. Good, I wasn't dealing with him any longer than I had to.

"Well that was unexpected."

Kiba said as I looked back at him and Koneko, before smiling as I stick out my tongue. We then head into the basement as it was the only place we could go. Once we reach the basement we see Raynare standing before a crucified Asia, although Raynare was smiling I could tell it's fake.

"Welcome, devils, you're all quite late, I was hoping you would have been on time."

Raynare said as Asia painfully looked over at us.

"I'm sorry Isa-san, I tried t-"

"Don't waste your breath, the ritual is already over."

Raynare said interrupting Asia as the cross she was chained to began to glow. I wanted to go and destroy it but when I tried to move my entire body started to burn starting where I was stabbed earlier and spreading throughout my body. I didn't know what is happening as my body falls to my knees, before I realized the judge of sin used a spark of hell fire to heal me. I could do nothing as I had to watch Asia die. To think I'd come this far just to have my body fight against me because of that red robbed fuck!

"I'm sorry sister, but your Twilight healing is now in my grasp."

I began to cry as it honestly felt like I failed, even though I knew this was gonna happen, it hurt me more than anything.

[... to be continued]