"Azazel, you called for me…"
A handsome silver-haired man fixed his gaze on the seemingly lazy, middle-aged figure before him and uttered a name that would surprise anyone—
Azazel, Governor of the Fallen Angels!
The man before him, exuding the vibe of a worn-out uncle, hardly matched the image of the fallen angels' supreme leader.
And standing behind him was none other than the current host of the White Dragon Emperor—Vali!
"There's been a bit of a problem on the fallen angel side…"
"Is it Kokabiel? You did mention before that he's been getting a bit restless."
Vali had already heard Azazel mention that Kokabiel seemed to be acting up recently.
Though Kokabiel was one of the cadres of the fallen angels, Azazel had always kept a close eye on him.
He knew the man's personality inside and out—an absolute war maniac. Given the current tension-filled yet peaceful state among the three factions, Kokabiel could blow everything up at any moment.
But because Kokabiel hadn't openly done anything, Asazel couldn't just get rid of him.
Vali, however, had no interest in that man. Even though Kokabiel had survived the great war between the devils and angels, Vali didn't consider him worth his time. The only ones he acknowledged were the strong!
Like the overwhelming presence that had flared up recently in Kuoh Town…
"That guy's still as unruly as ever, especially after the appearance of that pressure in Kuoh Town… But unfortunately, this time, it wasn't Kokabiel. Just some lower-class fallen angels…"
"Lower-class fallen angels?"
Vali frowned slightly. Since when did Azazel start caring about small fry?
"I just received a report. A few low-class fallen angels who were already a bit unstable went over to Kuoh Town—and now they've gone missing. Normally, that wouldn't matter much, but the problem is… that terrifying aura also came from Kuoh Town. That's what concerns me. I want you to go check it out."
As Azazel said this, his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked toward Vali.
Yes, if it were just some low-class angels going missing, it wouldn't matter. Those troublemakers disappearing wasn't unusual. But since it was Kuoh Town, he couldn't ignore it.
"You've been wanting to go there anyway, haven't you, Vali?"
As soon as Azazel finished, a faint smile curled up on Vali's lips.
He was right—Vali had already been planning to check out Kuoh Town.
Even if he didn't meet the source of that pressure, it didn't matter. Kuoh Town was now undoubtedly the eye of the storm. Anyone attracted by that force would be drawn there.
As long as he could fight powerful opponents, nothing else mattered to Vali.
"Since you're asking, I'll go. Azazel…"
"Just don't make too much of a mess."
With a casual reminder, Vali's figure vanished from the spot.
Azazel wasn't even sure if Vali would listen to that last bit. His thinking was the same as Sirzechs and the others: Kuoh Town was the center of a storm, and if they weren't careful, they might get swept into it.
Sending Vali to probe was a good move. He wasn't expecting to uncover much anyway.
Besides, even if he hadn't asked Vali to go—would that guy really have stayed away?
Azazel knew Vali too well… So this time, he simply went with the flow and sent him officially. Ever since that dragon-like shadow had appeared above Kuoh Town, he hadn't been able to rest easy.
Would the once-stabilized relationship among the three factions be shaken once more?
Recalling the overwhelming force he sensed back then, a flicker of grimness—and even fear—glimmered in Azazel's eyes.
The sheer pressure that burst forth when the light descended was already so overwhelming—how terrifying would it be if it unleashed its full power?
For some reason, a figure that filled him with awe surfaced in his mind.
That god of the Bible who had already died...
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In the student council office, Sona sat on the sofa, her expression grim as she listened to Tsubaki's report.
At this moment, she finally understood how Rias must have felt when she lamented that the promising candidate she had her eye on was suddenly lost.
"Sorry, President, this was our mistake…"
"It's fine. This isn't your fault... Have you found out who did it?"
Tsubaki looked guilty. After all, it was something the President had specifically instructed her to keep an eye on, but—
Even though Sona looked serious, her mind remained calm and composed.
Upon hearing her question, Tsubaki gave a slight nod.
"According to our investigation, it seems to be caused by a Light Spear from the fallen angels…"
"Fallen angels? I remember Rias once said that the church near Kuoh Town had already been destroyed..."
Sona frowned, her face showing some confusion.
"That's true, but the club president did mention back then—"
"Tsubaki!"
Before Tsubaki could finish, Sona's sharp reprimand instantly shut her up.
She understood what Sona meant. Even if someone close to them might be involved, at this point, they had to act like they didn't know.
Sighing deeply, Sona glanced at Tsubaki with a trace of apology and continued.
"Anyway, Tsubaki, go check if there are any fallen angels currently in Kuoh Town. If not, then forget it…"
If possible, Sona hoped it really was the fallen angels who did it, and not that Mr. Ren's side.
At the very least, if it was the fallen angels, she could vent her frustrations on them.
But if it was Ren's side… then she would be left frustrated with nowhere to vent.
"I understand, President!"
Tsubaki was about to leave when Sona suddenly stopped her.
"Wait a moment, Tsubaki!"
"Yes, President?"
Tsubaki adjusted her glasses and asked calmly.
Unusually, a complicated expression appeared on Sona's face.
"I just contacted my sister. She said she'll be going to talk with Mr. Ren first before coming over. Just… be prepared."
As she spoke about her sister, Sona couldn't help but reveal a bit of helplessness on her face.
Every time she saw her sister, it was always a moment of embarrassment.
What could she do? Her sister just… really didn't act like a Maou!
Thinking of her sister's usual behavior, Sona instinctively held her forehead.
Should I meet with my sister first before she sees Ren?
If she goes dressed in that ridiculous outfit, it'll be so humiliating!