Chapter 64: [64] : A Soaking Surprise—Kokabiel Attack

~ Support & Read 17 Advanced Chapters on My Patreon! ~ Long Chapter✍️! .... Early the next morning, Irina Shidou finished freshening up—but for some reason, her cheeks were tinged with a delicate pink, as if she had spent the whole night flustered. "Good morning, Irina." I leaned lazily against the doorframe, greeting her with a smirk. "Did you sleep well last night?" "Y-yeah... Fine..." Irina's eyes darted around, avoiding direct eye contact with me, afraid of revealing her embarrassment. Her voice wavered slightly, and although she tried to look composed, I caught her sneaking nervous glances at me. "Hmm? You've got dark circles under your eyes... and why are your legs squeezed together so tightly? Could it be—" I looked at Irina's expression, then blinked, teasing her. "Irina, did you maybe wet the bed?" "!!!" "Wha—!? Y-You shut up!!" Irina's face exploded into a deep crimson as she recoiled in shock. "Isn't it all your fault that I'm like this? And you have the nerve to ask!" Her voice cracked in outrage, but her eyes betrayed a hint of panic. "If you hadn't kept doing that all night, then..." Irina's voice trailed off, becoming as quiet as a mosquito. I tilted my head, feigning innocence. "Oh? My fault? What did I do?" Irina's mouth opened, but no words came out. She clenched her fists, her entire body radiating embarrassment. The memories of last night came flooding back. Last night, Irina and my room were on the same floor. When she went to use the bathroom, she accidentally saw something through the slightly open door of my room. And not just anything. I had been—busy. Irina had frozen in place, completely stunned as she accidentally bore witness to a certain late-night "Activity" involving Tsubasa Yura and Kiryuu Aika. By the time she had snapped out of her daze and actually made it to the bathroom, her face had been burning hotter than a furnace. Even after returning to bed, she hadn't been able to shake the images from her mind. Needless to say, she hadn't gotten a wink of sleep. "Ah, my bad, Irina. I forgot to set up a soundproof barrier last night." I scratched my cheek, looking a little sheepish. I had been so excited that I had forgotten to set up a magic barrier. And Irina had ended up hearing our passionate symphony all night long. I felt a little bad for her. "Hmph! You lecher! You're seriously messing around with that many girls at once? Are you not afraid you'll just drop dead from exhaustion?!" Her voice carried a mix of frustration, judgment, and... something else she wouldn't admit. I chuckled, crossing my arms. "Well, you're wrong about that. I could add another one, and I still wouldn't be tired." I leaned in slightly, my voice dropping into a smooth, teasing whisper. "You wanna test that theory?" "A-Absolutely NOT!" She took a step back, looking both flustered and furious. "You're such a narcissist! Who would even—" She stopped mid-sentence, shaking her head aggressively, as if trying to rid herself of the thought. "Alright, alright. Relax." "So? You heading back to your room?" I asked, puzzled. Irina's ears turned slightly red, and she mumbled, "What else? I need to change, you big pervert!" "Why? Breakfast is ready." Irina flinched, then hesitated. Her face grew even redder. "I—It's none of your business!!" This was because, when she went to the bathroom this morning, Irina discovered that she had, in fact, "wet" herself. This was a huge blow to her. .... After breakfast, the group sat in the living room, chatting. The atmosphere was unusually tense. "Kyoya, are you saying that Kokabiel is looking for us?" Rias crossed her arms, looking at me seriously. "More specifically, he's looking for Xenovia and Irina." A heavy silence fell over the room. "I think I know why." I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees. "The Three Faction Peace Conference between Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels will take place in Kuoh Town soon. If Kokabiel attacks during the talks, he could completely shatter the peace process and ignite another war." "!!!" Hearing my words, everyone was shocked. "The Fallen Angels want to restart the war?!" "No. This isn't all the Fallen Angels—just Kokabiel. He's a war maniac. All he cares about is fighting. If the Three Factions make peace, that ruins everything for him. So, he's trying to sabotage it." I said. "Based on what I know about him, this is something Kokabiel would definitely do." Rias expressed her opinion. Sona pushed up her glasses. "The real problem is that even though we know he's after us... we can't find him." "You don't have to worry about that. I have a plan to lure Kokabiel out." I turned my gaze to Xenovia and Irina. "Hmm? Why are you looking at us?" Noticing my gaze, Xenovia was puzzled. "Because the success of this plan depends on you two." "Kokabiel is after you because of your Holy Swords. So, we find an isolated spot, and you two release your swords' aura. That should lure him out." "Will that really work?" After hearing my suggestion, Irina was a little worried, and Xenovia, beside her, also had her doubts. "It's the best plan. If we do nothing, you two will always be in danger. If Kokabiel ambushes you, he could take your swords—or worse." After a long silence, Xenovia finally spoke. "Alright, I agree with your plan!" Irina, beside her, wanted to say something, but after opening her mouth a few times, she ultimately relented. "Just trust me. With me here, your Holy Swords won't be stolen. As for Kokabiel, I'll take care of him." "...Fine. Let's do it." "Alright, and Rias, I need Kiba to be there too. There's someone he needs to meet, someone who might help him overcome his past trauma." I smiled at Rias and made the request. "Kiba? I understand." Although she didn't understand what I meant, Rias trusted me completely. .... At an open area in the academy, I saw Kiba arrive via a magic circle. I then instructed him, "Kiba, no matter what happens later, you have to stay calm. Understand?" "Yes!" Kiba nodded, although he was confused. "Xenovia, Irina, you can start now." Hearing my words, Xenovia and Irina looked at each other, then summoned their respective Holy Swords. A holy aura emanated from them, instantly forming a pillar of light that shot into the sky. Then, we waited patiently for our enemies to arrive. And then— "He's here." Just as I finished speaking, everyone sensed a powerful magical presence rapidly approaching from afar. The sheer force of it made the girls feel a little breathless. ❁❁❁❁ ~ 17 Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon! https://p-atreon.com/dragonnx (Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)