It had been a few days since our last fight, and honestly, nothing major had happened since. I let out a long sigh, lying flat on the school rooftop, letting the wind brush through my hair.
MC: "Ahh... this is nice."
Even though I was relaxed, my mind was anything but. I kept thinking about everything. Why was I transported here in the first place? Why was Issei growing way stronger than he did in the manga? And most importantly, why the hell was I so strong?
I mean, yeah, having Luffy's powers was badass. But the guy trained for years-YEARS-to master his abilities. Meanwhile, I was learning them in what felt like days. And I wasn't a genius. I barely passed math, let alone something that required real discipline. Yet, every time I stretched an arm or tried a new technique, it just felt... natural. Like I'd been doing it all my life.
MC: "Screw it. I'll find answers when I can."
Still, this world was literally High School DxD-aka magic, boobs, and chaos. So theoretically... I could use mana too, right? I tried before, sure. And failed. Miserably. Like, farting-sparkles kind of failed. I gave up. But maybe I'd figure it out eventually.
The school bell rang, dragging me from my spiraling thoughts. I got up and headed toward the gate when-
Issei: "Yo Levi!"
I turned and saw Issei waving at me with that signature dumb smile, Asia trailing behind him like a pure cinnamon roll wrapped in angel wings.
Issei: "Wanna hang out with us today?"
MC: "Eh, sure. Got nothing better to do."
Issei: "Hells yeah! Let's go!"
We walked and talked about random stuff. It was... nice. Until Issei brought up his pervy fantasies.
MC: "You were doing so well..."
We reached his house and that's when it hit us. That familiar pressure, the same one we felt at the church.
MC (whispering): "Holy power..."
Issei ran ahead.
Issei: "MOM! DAD!"
I followed him inside and saw his parents at the dinner table, chatting away like everything was peachy. But across from them were two very familiar girls.
MC(thinking): "Oh... crap. I forgot about these two."
Orange-haired Irina and short blue-haired Xenovia. Both soon to be ex-church girls. Both certified sword-swinging badasses. And both terrifying in their own way.
Issei asked who they were, and Irina lit up.
Irina: "It's me! Your childhood friend, Irina!"
Xenovia: "We're here on business."
Business, she says, while carrying a sword bigger than my torso.
MC (thinking): "How does she even swing that thing? Does she bench press God in her free time?"
They chatted for a bit, asked Issei about something that flew over my head, and eventually left. I didn't even pay attention to what they were asking; I was still imagining Xenovia trying to walk through a doorway with that sword.
A few minutes later-
BAM!
Rias literally kicked down the metaphorical door.
Rias: "Issei! Asia! Are you two okay?!"
They nodded, and then her eyes landed on me.
Rias: "Hey there, Levi."
That smile of hers could melt glaciers.
MC: "Hey."
We talked briefly. They probably had club business or devil things to attend to, so I made myself scarce.
I went home and crashed.
The next day at school, I spotted Asia walking with a tray of snacks and tea.
MC: "Yo, need help with that?"
Asia: "Ah, um... y-yes please!"
God, she was adorable.
We made our way to the clubroom. And surprise surprise, the holy duo was back.
MC: "Oh great. Exorcist Barbie and Holy Terminator."
I helped set the stuff down while Asia prepared the tea. Rias thanked me, and I gave a thumbs up. Then I noticed Akeno staring at me with the eyes of a jungle cat.
MC (thinking): "Why does she look like she wants to eat me? In both the sexy and terrifying way."
I slid over next to Kiba, hoping to chat.
MC: "Yo Ki-"
Then I saw it. Dude looked like he was one glare away from becoming a dark anime villain. There was literal black aura around him.
MC(Shaking): "Nevermind, bro. All good."
The conversation took a turn toward fallen angels and devils. Heavy stuff. When it wrapped up, Xenovia turned to Asia.
Xenovia: "Are you the former priestess who performed miracles?"
Asia nodded, her expression dimming like someone dimmed her internal light switch.
Xenovia: "Do you still consider yourself a believer?"
Asia (quietly): "Yes... I still have a little faith."
Xenovia, in true no-chill fashion, stood and pulled her sword.
Xenovia: "Then I shall end your suffering."
Issei jumped up like someone had set his hair on fire.
Issei: "Are you insane?! Asia isn't suffering! She's finally living happily! You have no right to judge her life or her faith!"
Irina tried to calm things down, but it was clear: the holy girls were ready to throw hands.
Suddenly, the ground cracked as swords-actual swords-started rising from the damn floor.
Kiba: "I would like to join."
MC(Thinking and Sweating): " Ya and I would like to not be near you rightnow."
I scooted a few feet away because, holy hell, Kiba's mood was going full Tokyo Ghoul.
And that's where the chaos really began.
We the went outside for them to fight.
And after a few minutes I got bored and yelled.
MC (with a bag of popcorn, standing between Asia and Koneko):"YO, HURRY UP AND FIGHT ALREADY!"
Everyone turns and gives me the universal look of "shut up," then goes back to business.
Rias (acting as referee):"Alright, the match begins now! Xenovia vs. Kiba. Irina vs. Issei."
MC (whispers to Asia):"I swear, if someone doesn't get dropkicked in the next two minutes, I'm asking for a refund."
Asia (nervously):"P-Please don't encourage violence..."
Koneko (munching on a cookie):"Too late."
The fight starts with Issei lunging at Irina, fists ready.
Issei:"Let's go, Irina!"
Issei the attack trying to touch her but
Irina jumps back, agile and light on her feet.
MC:"Yo, Ponytails! Watch out! If Issei touches you, your clothes start ripping. It's like his cursed perk or some shit."
Issei (turning mid-punch):
"YO, WHY ARE YOU REVEALING MY SECRET TECHNIQUE!?"
MC:"BECAUSE, MF, THAT SHOULDN'T BE A SECRET TECHNIQUE. IT AIN'T COOL."
Irina (clutching her cross):
"Oh no... my childhood friend has become a PERVERT. Oh Lord, forgive him."
Ok she was a but weird as well, she was shaking as if she was possessed. Then issei tried to sneack attack her but she
proceeds to dodge Issei's lunge and counters with a spinning kick, nailing him square in the ribs. Issei stumbles back, groaning.
Issei:"GAH! Why does everything hurt... but feel a little good too?"
MC:"..."
Koneko:"...Disgusting Pervert."
Issei, ever the weirdo, tries to sneak in a touch.
Issei:"Gotcha!"
BOOM. Irina kicks him again, this time slamming him into the ground WWE-style. She places her sword at his throat.
Irina:"I win tehe."
MC (throws popcorn in the air):"AND DOWN GOES THE HENTAI HERO!"
Asia (running to heal Issei):"I-Issei-kun! Are you okay?!"
Issei (barely conscious):"Yeah... but also... no."
Meanwhile, Kiba faces off against Xenovia. His face is darker than usual, anger radiating off him like heatwaves.
MC (to Koneko):"Why does Kiba look like he just walked out of a revenge anime arc?"
Koneko(Annoyed):"Shut up already."
I then looked at her and pouted.
MC(Pouting):Well exucess me then."
Kiba slashes at Xenovia, but she smiles and slams her sword into the ground, causing the terrain to explode and Kiba to lose balance. She immediately dashes forward, flips the sword, and smacks him in the gut with the hilt. Kiba goes flying backward like someone hit the Uno reverse card.
Xenovia:"Control your emotions. They make your swings heavy."
MC(Thinking):"DAYUM! She just taught him and beat him at the same time. That's what I call sword-fu."
Kiba kneels on the ground, holding his side, glaring at the dirt like it betrayed him.
Rias:"Okay, that's enough! The winners are... Xenovia and Irina!"
Xenovia:"Thank you for the match."
Irina:"Let us pray for our victory. Amen."
MC (to Kiba):"Bro, you good?"
Kiba (still glaring at the ground):
"...If only I was faster... stronger... if only..."
MC (thinking):"Damn. Dude looks like he just got rejected by the sword itself.
I then looked at kiba and his sword. If he had a stronger, no, a more durable sword he could have won.
MC(Thinking):Could I teach other people Haki...?
As Asia was healing Issei, I could hear him making noises that are
questionable at best.
MC:"Yo, is he in pain or is this his thing?"
Koneko (deadpan):"Both."
MC (munching popcorn):"Well imma figure that out later."