Neo Soul King Yhwach

The trip to Kyoto was slowly coming to an end and everyone was starting to pack up their things and head back to the academy tomorrow. 

Raynare: This little vacation flew by real quick.

Raynare said as she was putting away her belongings.

Kalawarner: You tell me. It didn't feel like a vacation, it felt more like hell. 

Kalawarner responded.

Raynare: We have the rest of the day to do something before we head back anyway. Why don't we do something?

Raynare asked.

Kuroka: Nya, I like the sound of that. I wouldn't mind relaxing for a bit. I kinda really need to relax a bit because of all the stuff I went through, it would be nice.

Kuroka said as she walked into their room.

Raynare and Kalawarner were still trying to comprehend that the SS-Class Stray was a part of their group as well as Cao Cao. 

Kalawarner: You could have knocked first you know? 

Kalawarner said.

Kuroka: whatever, but have you seen Lord Yhwach? I can't find him anywhere.

Kuroka asked.

Kalawarner: Now that I think about it, I haven't seen him at all today. Did you ask anyone else who might have seen him? We were kinda packing for a while, so we didn't have a chance to see him.

Kalawarner said.

Kuroka: Cao Cao said he last saw him in the hotel. Freed and Issei didn't see him either and that Dragon King was still sleeping the last time I saw her.

Kuroka explained.

Raynare brought a hand to her chin. 

Raynare: Strange? He doesn't leave without saying anything.

She said.

Kalawarner: Why are you looking for him?

Kalawarner asked.

Kuroka: I wanted to ask him something, but he is nowhere to be seen.

Kuroka pouted.

Penemue and Cao Cao both appeared in Raynare's and Kalawarner's room. 

Penemue: Excuse me, ladies, but we might have a small problem.

Penemue said as she had her hands together.

All of them looked at her. 

Penemue: Yasaka is here and wants Yhwach's presence.

Raynare facepalmed herself and shook her head in disappointment. 

Raynare: I guess we will just have to go and speak with her.

Raynare said with irritation in her voice.

Kuroka: Oh my, how fun this will be when she sees us.

Kuroka said as she smiled. The five of them left the room and headed down to the main lobby of the hotel and saw Yasaka sitting down with multiple guards around her.

Yasaka looked over and saw two familiar faces. She narrowed her eyes and had a hateful look. 

Yasaka: You have the nerve to show up here after what you tried to do.

She said.

Kuroka: Well hello to you too.

Kuroka said.

Penemue: The funny thing is, Kuroka and Cao Cao are a part of his group now. They work for him now and their affiliations with Khaos Brigade and the Hero Faction are over Yasaka.

Penemue said with respect and honesty.

Yasaka sighed and she gestured for Penemue to sit. She obliged and sat down across from her. 

Penemue: Now then, what is this unexpected visit about?

Yasaka: I wanted to speak with Lord Yhwach, but I don't see him anywhere. Do you know where he might be?

She asked.

Penemue: That's our problem as well actually. We honestly don't know where he is or what he is doing at this very moment.

Yasaka was a little surprised that they didn't know where he was. 

Yasaka: How is that possible? All of you are with him mostly the whole time, I don't know how that is possible.

Yasaka said.

Raynare: That's just him, he is always doing something or planning something big. We barely know about him. He always seems... Distant or even alone sometimes when I think about it. He's happy when he fights and looks sad when he is being alone.

Raynare said as she didn't like seeing him like that.

Kuroka understood why he was like that sometimes. She never really thanked him for not turning her in or even killing her, but she never understood why he was going so far to change a world that is so far gone. Sure, he might have given a reason maybe, but she never understood why he was going so far.

It saddens her that he seems lost most of the time because of what happened to his brother. For the first time in her life, she doesn't have to live in the shadows when she is with him.

Yasaka smiled at what Raynare said. 

Yasaka: He is just a mystery to you all it seems. Anyway, I just wanted to come by and say that I and Kunou will be coming with you back to Kuoh.

Kuroka: Nya, are you serious? Don't you have to protect this place?

She asked.

Yasaka: Yes, but I have rallied the most trained and experienced Youkais to protect the shrine. I will go back and check in from time to time, but I did a little thinking and I decided that I will try and help you all with your goal.

Raynare: This is just getting crazier and crazier by the minute.

Raynare said.

Cao Cao: If I could say something, I think we should focus our attention on someone else as well since it might help Lord Yhwach find his assassins.

Cao Cao said.

Yasaka looked up at him. 

Yasaka: And who would that be?

Cao Cao: Hades... When I was with the Hero Faction, Hades was planning to strike the Underworld and hard. Countless lives will be lost and it will be one step closer for them to rule the Underworld.

Cao Cao said.

Kuroka raised her index finger in the air. 

Kuroka: Let's not forget about Loki as well. He wants Odin dead and the destruction of the Angel's, Devil's, and Fallen Angel's.

Kuroka added more to the pile of trouble.

Yasaka: There is one more who we all must try and avoid.

Yasaka said as she looked serious.

Kalawarner: Who would that be?

Kalawarner asked as she felt goosebumps form.

Yasaka was starting to sweat a little bit as she tried her hardest to try and say his name. She was shaking in fear of just thinking of him. 

Kuroka: What's gotten you so riled up? Who is it that we have to try and avoid?

Kuroka asked.

Cao Cao realized what she was gonna say and his eyes widened as far as possible. 

Cao Cao: No... It can't be.

He whispered as sweat rolled down his cheek.

Kuroka looked at Cao Cao and thought he said something.

Yasaka: We have to avoid the Emperor Beast of Apocalypse also known as 666 Trihexa.

Yasaka finally spilled it.

Raynare and Kalawarner fell on their asses due to shock. Kuroka didn't know what to say. 

Yasaka: I heard rumors that the beast was sealed and hidden somewhere far away.

Yasaka said.

Cao Cao: It's true, the beast is sealed, but I heard that some members of the Khaos Brigade are trying to unseal something and I haven't known what it was until now.

Cao Cao said.

Kuroka: We need to stop that from happening.

Kuroka said.

Penemue: But before that, we need to focus on finding Hades, Loki, and Shalba before something else turns to ruin.

Penemue said.

Raynare and Kalawarner stood up and sat down on the couch. 

Raynare: I agree, but you all forget that we don't know where he is. If you want, I can go and try looking for him.

Raynare asked.

Yasaka stood up and patted herself. 

Yasaka: I must leave at the moment and I will come back tomorrow. I think he will turn up soon, so don't worry too much. I almost forgot to tell you that I'm truly grateful for what you all have done for me.

She turned around and left without saying another word.

Cao Cao: Well then, now we have the leader of the Youkais joining us back to your home. I heard that we are going to target the Devil's next. Trying to take out the Devils is somewhat complicated and too high risk. The Khaos Brigade is still trying to take them out, so I'm curious about how we can?

Cao Cao asked.

Kalawarner crossed her legs and she cleared her throat. 

Kalawarner: Lord Yhwach is targeting one person in particular. He wants the Devil system to fall and he wants to liberate all those enslaved Devils that were either forced or revived from the dead to serve them.

Kalawarner explained.

Cao Cao: Ajuka Beelzebub.

Cao Cao said.

Raynare: Indeed, the Master doesn't like the idea of slavery, so he decides that he wants to remove that system for good. Just think about it, every soul would be free from their chains and they do whatever they want without permission or even being watched.

Raynare added on.

Kuroka felt kinda relieved that if the Devil system fell, then her being an SS-Class Stray would end and she would no longer be targeted.

Cao Cao: If we were to pull this off, then this would put a massive blow to the Devils. The entirety of the Underworld will just be in chaos.

Cao Cao said.

Kalawarner: Exactly, Lord Yhwach wants a world filled with peace and tranquility. No wars, no hate, no slavery. Just a place where you can live without worry.

Kalawarner said.

Cao Cao started to understand Yhwach's master plan a bit. 

Cao Cao: I don't mind the plan at all and I will gladly help to destroy the very system that took away all those human lives and turned them into Devils that they never wished for, but what are we gonna do if a war breaks out?

Kalawarner: I haven't thought that far ahead.

Kalawarner said.

Raynare: It truly disgusts me that Devils are greedy and manipulative beings that look for Sacred Gears in humans and wait for the opportunity to snatch them.

Raynare spoke with disgust.

Kuroka: Wasn't Issei revived because of the Red Dragon Emperor inside of him?

Kuroka asked.

Penemue: Indeed, I wonder what truly would have happened if he didn't have that weapon inside of him.

Penemue said.

Raynare: As I said before, they are greedy and all they care about is finding the next user to join their ranks.

Raynare said.

Penemue sighed and she stood up. 

Penemue: I am going to look for Lord Yhwach.

Penemue left the hotel and started her search.

Raynare: Me and Kalawarner are going to go take a nice warm bath.

Raynare said as she left with Kalawarner.

Kuroka looked over at Cao Cao and he did the same. 

Kuroka: Nya, I guess it's just us now.

Cao Cao: Sorry, but I'm going to go find Issei and Freed. I might be able to help them with some stuff.

Cao Cao said as he started to walk away as well.

Kuroka: Well then, it's just me now. I guess I will go and find that dragon and see what she is up to now.

Kuroka headed towards an elevator and headed towards Tiamat's room.

As she left, a man appeared in the main lobby of the hotel. He activated a small magic circle to his ear and contacted his superior. 

Man: They're all here, but I see no sight of the so-called God anywhere. What do you want me to do?

???: Kill them all and quietly. We don't want anyone to find out.

Man: Yes my Lord.

The magic circle disappeared and he looked around and spotted the other assassins and gave them the signal to proceed.

Assassin: Everyone coated their weapons in the poison?

One of the assassins asked.

Assassin #2: Yes, only draw out your weapon when you get close.

The leader nodded his head and gave the signal to go. 

Leader: Remember, he wants them all dead.

Scene Break

Rias and her peerage were all sitting in the clubroom doing nothing. Rias was drooling on a piece of paper, Koneko was sitting on the couch eating sweets, Kiba was cleaning his sword and Akeno was standing beside Rias with a smile.

Xenovia was researching babymaking as she never experienced it before.

Akeno: Ara Ara, why does everyone seem so sad?

Rias dropped her pen and sighed. 

Rias: I don't know Akeno, this all feels so weird right now. Mr. Quincy still hasn't returned to school in days and I don't like it.

She said with disappointment.

Akeno smiled even more. 

Akeno: Does someone have a crush?

She asked.

Rias: Akeno! I don't have a crush on him for the last time. Besides, student and teacher relationships are forbidden, remember?

Rias quickly denied it.

Akeno: Whatever you say, dear President. I don't mind breaking that rule to have some alone time with him~ I wouldn't mind him teaching me a lesson or two~

Rias cleared her throat loudly and she started to explain to her why she was disappointed. 

Rias: Alright, Akeno, the reason why I'm like this is that I don't know what Yhwach- I mean Mr. Quincy is planning and what he is doing at the moment.

Akeno: Why worry about it then? He can handle problems on his own, he is truly capable of solving them.

Rias: That's the point. He is someone that the Gods haven't even heard of nor even the Satans. How does one man single-handedly defeat Riser and his entire peerage? It just doesn't make sense and also Kokabiel that matter. We were struggling so hard to at least damage him and Mr. Quincy just killed him like it wasn't anything too big.

Rias ranted.

Akeno had a nervous smile the whole time as Rias spoke. 

Akeno: You really do have a crush on him.

Rias started to blush from embarrassment and humiliation. 

Rias: I don't have a crush on him! Does none of you worry about what he will do?

Rias asked.

Akeno: Not really, he seems to not care about us.

Akeno said.

Koneko: He helped you out with your marriage problem, so he isn't a bad guy to me.

Koneko responded.

Kiba: His team killed Valper and Kokabiel, I think I owe him for that.

Kiba responded.

Rias looked over at Xenovia and waited for her response. 

Xenovia: I still need to talk to him about the four Holy Swords he took. Those holy weapons don't belong to him.

Rias: At least I have one person who worries about what he will do.

Rias said.

A magic circle appeared in the middle of the room and Sirzechs and Grayfia appeared. 

Sirzechs: It's been a while since I came here.

Sirzechs responded.

Everyone bowed except for Rias. 

Rias: What are you doing here brother?

Sirzechs: Grayfia, will you please?

Sirzechs motioned for her to answer.

Grayfia: Lord Sirzechs has instructed me to simply start a base of operation here due to a teacher who claims to be a God. All Devil information between you and Sona's peerage will have to be reported to me and it will be passed down to the higher-ups.

Grayfia continued.

Grayfia: The other reason is that the summit will be held here in a couple of days and we need to prepare for that exact moment and if I recall, that is when the open house is as well.

Grayfia said.

Rias's head hit the desk and she groaned. 

Rias: Why is my life so complicated? 

She asked.

Akeno: If you don't mind me asking, but what is the reason for having eyes on Yhwach?

Akeno asked.

Sirzechs: Already on a first-name basis, I see. The Satans got together and agreed to have eyes on him at all times at this school because some Devils were starting to get worried that a God was in a school with High-Class Devils.

Sirzechs explained.

Rias: But he isn't a God!

Rias proclaimed.

Sirzechs: Tell that to the devils that are worried sick after what he did to Riser and Ravel. He was immortal, but Lord Yhwach simply showed us all that the Phenex clan isn't even capable of fighting off a monster like that.

Sirzechs said.

Xenovia: I'm starting to believe that he is a God.

Xenovia spoke.

Sirzechs: Anyway, I have to go for now. Don't do anything too reckless, dear sister.

Sirzechs teleported back to the Underworld.

Grayfia snapped her fingers and multiple elite guards appeared and went to their posts. Two at the door, two behind Grayfia and two behind Rias.

Akeno: Ara ara, it seems that you just can't have some alone time.

Akeno said as she left the clubroom and headed to her class.

Grayfia: Sorry Rias, but this was the Satans' idea. They suggested that we have a small outpost here to examine and see what Lord Yhwach's plans are. He may be a God and doesn't like to side with anyone in the matter, but we have to keep tabs on him if he becomes an Evil God.

Grayfia explained to her with no emotion.

Rias: Have you spoken to Irina?

Rias asked.

Xenovia looked away in shame from betraying her. 

Xenovia: No, I haven't. She's been mad at me ever since I told her that I would be joining the Devils and about the Holy Swords. She said that she would locate the four Holy Swords and bring them back, but I don't think she can just take them without having to fight Lord Yhwach's team and him as well.

Xenovia said.

Grayfia turned towards Xenovia. 

Grayfia: Lord Yhwach has a charm about him that most Angels, Devils, and Fallen angels don't have.

Xenovia: What do you mean by that?

Xenovia asked.

Grayfia: I can't really explain it to you, but you need to be around him for a bit to see what I'm talking about. But enough talk about him. Rias, Sairaorg wants to speak with you once you have the time.

Grayfia said as she organized some of the paperwork for the summit.

Rias: Did he tell you what it was about?

Rias asked.

Grayfia: No... He said it was urgent and I am here to pass down the mes-

The doors to the clubroom opened up with force and Saji ran in sweating and bruised up. He had blood going down the right side of his face as well.

Rias: Saji!? What are you doing here? Where is Sona?

Rias asked.

Saji: She sent me back from where we were, but we heard something big happened.

Saji said as he fell to his knees.

Rias: What do you mean? Where is Sona anyway?

Saji panted as he felt so much pain. 

Saji: We went to meet with the Phenex clan, but we ran into Loki and she told me to report this to you at once. Sona escaped and went into hiding somewhere, but I was instructed to inform you about this.

Rias: Saji, what else happened?

Rias asked.

Saji: ...Tiamat the Chaos Karma Dragon isn't in the Familiar Forest any more, she has gone rogue now.

Saji said as he passed out.

Everyone didn't like where this was going. If a Dragon King went rogue, then they were not truly safe. 

Rias: We need to call my brother.

Scene Break

Cao Cao was hanging out with Freed and Issei as they all shared a room. 

Cao Cao: Have you guys seen Yhwach? We haven't seen him anywhere since this morning and I was wondering if you guys have seen him.

Freed was packing his stuff up as he listened. 

Freed: The Boss? No, I was sleeping and I woke up and got myself something to eat and here we are now.

Freed responded.

Cao Cao looked at Issei and waited for him to say anything about Yhwach's location. 

Issei: I was too focused on my Sacred Gear. I've been trying to figure out how to approach a woman and power up, you know how it goes.

Ddraig: [If you're going to ask me, then I don't know either. I was busy suffering to this dumbass and his knowledge of breasts for like the whole day.]

Ddraig said.

Cao Cao sighed and he was about to give up, but he sensed something wrong. 

Cao Cao: Shhh, do you hear that?

He asked.

Freed and Issei listened for a bit, but they didn't hear a peep. 

Issei: I don't hear anything.

Issei said confusedly.

Freed: Oh, shit. That's not good. We have to warn the others and fast.

Freed said as he pulled out his gun.

Issei: Wait, hold up. I'm confused. Why are you all worried over no noise?

Issei asked.

Cao Cao's expression hardened and he focused intensely. 

Freed: OK, listen. Were in a big-ass hotel and there were a lot of people in this damn hotel, right? Shouldn't there be at least some noise in this hotel, but there isn't a single sound and do you know what that means? It means we have company.

Freed explained.

The doors to the room opened up with intensity and two assassins came in. Cao Cao impaled one of them and spilled out his guts. The other assassin charged at Freed and tried to stab him in the heart, but he was trying his hardest to not get impaled.

Issei grabbed Freed's gun and shot the assassin in the head. 

Freed: Thanks, I owe you one.

Freed said.

Cao Cao: This is bad. We don't how many there are, so let's go and find the others.

Cao Cao said as he left the room to find the others. Issei handed the gun back over to Freed and they soon followed.

Issei: Who the hell do these guys work for

 Issei asked.

Cao Cao: I don't know, but my guess is they probably hate Yhwach and that means they hate us.

Cao Cao said as he ran into Raynare and Kalawarner.

Raynare: What's going on? We heard a lot of noise, so we wanted to come and check.

Raynare said.

Freed: We have unwanted guests that are trying to kill us.

Freed said.

Raynare: LOOK OUT!

Raynare made a spear and threw it at the assassin and he fell to the floor in his pool of blood. More of them came from behind and they tried to stab them, but one of the assassins flew into the hallway and knocked out the assassins who were after them.

There was a huge hole in the wall and Kuroka stepped out with an angry look. 

Kuroka: No matter where I go, I'm always being targeted.

She said.

Kalawarner: It's good to see that you're doing well.

Kalawarner said.

Asia: Does anyone need healing?

Asia asked as she checked on Issei to see if he was doing alright.

Raynare: Just who in the hell are these guys? I was about to take a nice warm shower and take a good nap, but this just had to happen of all days and times.

Raynare complained.

Kuroka: Speak for yourself Fallen, I and Tiamat were waiting for Lord Yhwach in his room, so we could do naughty things together, but some jerks just had to ruin it.

Kuroka said as she was still angry.

Raynare clenched her fist and was about to explode. 

Raynare: You have the nerve.

She said with clenched teeth.

Tiamat: You think you can be one step ahead of us? I have a deep connection with him.

Tiamat said.

Kalawarner: So do I.

Kalawarner said.

Freed: Same here.

Raynare: Freed you disgusting pig.

All of the girls were staring at each other with hateful looks. Cao Cao raised his head and facepalmed himself. 

Cao Cao: Look, now is not the time to decide who gets dibs on Yhwach. We need to focus on what's going on here.

The girls calmed themselves down and they focused on the task at hand. 

Tiamat: What do we know so far?

Tiamat asked.

Cao Cao: They are assassins who are trying to target Yhwach and us as well. We still don't know where Yhwach is and we're going to have to survive on our own until he comes back. 

Cao Cao said.

Raynare: When he finds out more assassins tried to kill him, he is going to probably turn the Underworld upside down.

Raynare commented.

Tiamat: Tell me about it. We need to find out who sent them. At least you didn't kill some of them Kuroka.

Tiamat said as she grabbed one of them and strapped him on a chair.

They didn't have time to wait for him to wake up since more assassins arrived and they attacked them once again.

Kuroka: This is starting to piss me off!

Kuroka yelled as she punched one of them as hard as she could and she fractured his ribs. Tiamat grabbed one of their heads and slammed it against the wall.

Raynare and Kalawarner both threw their spears and they both impaled two with one. One was able to get by and he cut Raynare on the upper part of her breast. He smiled and he quickly was killed by Tiamat's magic attack.

Raynare fell to the floor instantly. 

Kalawarner: What's going on!? Why did a small cut make her drop to the floor?

Kalawarner asked.

Kuroka went over to her and smelled the wound. 

Kuroka: It's poison. She's been poisoned by the blade.

She said.

Leader: Well, well, well. You killed my best men and yet I only was able to get one in the end. He is not going to be happy about this.

The leader spoke.

Tiamat was about to take him out, but he moved his finger. 

Leader: No, no, no. I wouldn't do that if I were you. I placed magic traps all around this place and guess what happens when you step in the wrong place... BOOM!

He said as he started to laugh.

Tiamat: You bastard

She growled.

Cao Cao: Who sent you? Who do you work for?

Cao Cao asked.

Leader: Now why would I tell you that? That's ruining the surprise then. Let's just say I work for very very powerful people. The Underworld is going to change. If you think it won't, then I couldn't say how wrong you could be.

Kuroka looked at Asia and she knew what she had to do.

Kuroka: Oh, you're right about the Underworld changing, but it's gonna be someone you really pissed off this time. Whoever you work for will truly understand what it's like to stand before a True God. 

Kuroka spoke.

The leader laughed at her stupidity. 

Leader: You have to be dumb if you think one man can stop what's coming.

Freed: Are you sure about that?

Freed asked.

Leader: What I'm truly sure about is that if you try to leave, then this whole place is coming down upon you and there is not a single damn thing you can do to stop it. You may be Cao Cao the holder of the True Longinus or you the Red Dragon Emperor. SS-Class Stray and the Dragon King Tiamat.

Kalawarner smiled. 

Kalawarner: You did your homework.

Leader: Trust me, I know you all and your secrets, but the one who I don't understand is the man called Yhwach Quincy. He is a mystery that no one can solve.

Kalawarner: Sucks then, trying to find out who or what he is isn't something you can just find in a book or folklore. You have to experience the wrath and power of him to understand only a small amount of him.

Kalawarner said.

The head assassin chuckled at her remark. 

Leader: You really are foolish aren't you? Your leaders are all destroying you slowly and slowly and you haven't realized it.

Raynare started to cough up some blood and she started to have a fever.

Leader: Seems like she doesn't have much longer, I'd say about thirty minutes tops before she dies.

The group couldn't do anything since they don't have a potion to heal Raynare and Asia's healing magic isn't strong enough to rid the poison. They couldn't leave either since the whole place had been set to blow if they left the room.

The leader dusted himself off. 

Leader: Well, I guess it's time for me to le-

A sword went through his back and he looked down and saw a blade sticking out.

Leader: W-What the h-hell?

Yhwach's group saw their Master\Boss and he had the coldest expression. His gaze could pierce your heart and kill you in an instant.

Yhwach: Oh, please do tell me where you are going. I'm not stopping you, but it seems that you can't lift up a finger. What a shame, I was hoping we could dance, but you couldn't sense me walking up on you and you're about to die by losing a lot of blood.

Yhwach said calmly and nonchalantly.

Leader: Y-You! Y-Yhwach, how d-did you g-get in?

He slowly turned his head around and saw his eyes.

Yhwach: My eyes see everything and apparently yours doesn't.

He pulled the sword out with intensity and the leader fell to the floor and slowly started to crawl away.

Yhwach: Pity, a being such as yourself is crawling away in fear. Before you were all high and mighty, what happened to all that confidence?

Yhwach slowly walked towards him and he placed his foot on his back.

Yhwach raised the sword in the air. 

Yhwach: Don't improvise what you cannot handle.

Yhwach brought the sword downward and impaled him again, but this time through the heart. He left the sword in him and he turned towards his followers.

He walked towards them and looked over at Raynare. 

Kuroka: My Lord, can you heal her? She is dying.

Kuroka asked.

Yhwach walked up to her and kneeled. He looked where the wound was and he tore off her top, exposing her breasts. Issei looked away and Cao Cao did the same.

Freed gave occasional glances to her, but he tried his best to not look.

Yhwach, with a calm demeanor, extended his hand over Raynare's poisoned wound. The air around his fingers began to shimmer with intense heat as he activated the Schrift H - Heat. The flames of spiritual energy danced around his fingertips, ready to purify the poison that threatened Raynare's life.

As Yhwach was about to make contact, Zaegar's voice echoed within his mind.

Zaegar: (Chuckles) Quite the predicament, isn't it? Reminds you of the time you had to do the same thing with Bulat from Night Raid.

Yhwach's eyes narrowed slightly at the mention of that memory. The alliance with Night Raid, the battle against the corrupt Capital, and the sacrifice Bulat made – it was a chapter from a different world, a different life. Yet, Zaegar's words struck a chord.

Yhwach: Enough reminiscing, Zaegar. Focus on the task at hand.

Zaegar: (Teasingly) Oh, my apologies, Yhwach. It's just amusing how history tends to repeat itself.

Yhwach ignored Zaegar's banter and focused on Raynare. He took a deep breath, letting the power of the Schrift H intensify. The flames grew hotter, and Yhwach pressed his burning fingers onto the poisoned wound.

Raynare winced in pain as the flames made contact with her skin. The intense heat worked its way through the poison, purifying it. The spiritual energy consumed the toxic substance, leaving behind only the scorched remnants.

Within Yhwach's mind, Zaegar continued his commentary.

Zaegar: You know, Yhwach, it's fascinating how life comes full circle. From the depths of the Capital to the layers of the Underworld, you keep finding yourself in these situations.

Yhwach: (Annoyed) Focus, Zaegar. I need to ensure Raynare's recovery.

Zaegar: (Laughing) Alright, alright. No need to be so serious.

Yhwach directed his attention back to the healing process. The flames on his fingers gradually subsided, leaving behind healed skin where the poison once threatened Raynare's life.

Yhwach: There. The poison has been purged.

As Raynare regained her strength, Yhwach stood up and he turned towards them. All of them kneeled before him and they lowered their heads. 

Yhwach: Stand up, all of you.

Yhwach said as he crossed his arms his signature stance.

All of them stood up. 

Cao Cao: What did you just do?

Cao Cao asked.

Yhwach glanced at Cao Cao, his expression unchanged.

Yhwach: I used the power of the Schrift H - Heat to burn away the poison that threatened Raynare's life. It's a skill that allows me to control and manipulate heat at will.

Kuroka walked up to Yhwach and she hugged him with intensity. He uncrossed his arms and tried to push her away, but soon the other two hugged him as well and he didn't bother to push them away.

Zaegar: (Teasing) My, my, Yhwach. It seems you're becoming quite popular among the ladies. I never thought I'd see the day.

Yhwach's expression remained stoic, his eyes revealing nothing.

Yhwach: (Calmly) Zaegar, shut up.

Zaegar chuckled within Yhwach's mind.

Zaegar: (Mockingly) Oh, don't be so serious, Yhwach. It's all in good fun.

Yhwach's eyes narrowed slightly, signaling his annoyance.

Yhwach: I have more pressing matters to attend to. Focus on the task at hand.

Zaegar: (Playfully) Fine, fine. No need to be a killjoy. But you can't deny the irony of the situation. From Night Raid to the Underworld, you always find yourself in these complicated situations involving women.

Yhwach's face remained impassive as he mentally ordered Zaegar to be silent.

Yhwach: (Thoughts) Enough distractions. We need to gather information about the assailants and their motives.

Zaegar: (Teasing) Always the stern king. Well, good luck with that, Yhwach.

Kuroka: I thought you left us.

Kuroka said as she had tears in her eyes.

Yhwach: Why would I leave? I said that I would destroy the Devil system to make you go back to the person you care about without restrictions. I am far from done. I will make this world live in peace and I won't anyone interfere with my plan.

Tiamat: We thought we did something to make you mad.

Tiamat said.

Kalawarner: Where did you even go anyway?

Kalawarner asked.

Yhwach: I sensed an unsettling presence, prompting me to investigate. I discovered more magicians observing us, and it became evident who orchestrated the attempt on my life within the confines of my own residence.

Yhwach said coldly.

The girls pulled away and looked at him. 

Freed: Who was it?

Freed asked.

Yhwach: Katerea Leviathan.

Everyone went wide-eyed at hearing that. 

Cao Cao: It all makes sense now. The Old Satan Faction is targeting you because they think you will ruin their plans of creating the new Underworld. The Old Satan Faction has powerful members and even an army of their own. It won't be easy to fight them off.

Cao Cao said.

Yhwach: Fight them off? I have no intention of merely fighting. I intend to eradicate them all. Anyone who attempts to take my life won't escape my wrath they shall meet their demise by my hand. Their army matters not I am a king, and a mere soldier cannot end my existence.

Yhwach said angrily.

Zaegar's laughter echoed within Yhwach's mind as he reveled in the prospect of war and chaos.

Zaegar: (Mockingly) Ah, Yhwach, my king. Let's go to war, bring destruction, and bathe in the chaos. It's what you were born for, after all.

Yhwach's eyes flashed with irritation as he sternly addressed Zaegar.

Yhwach: (Thoughts) Zaegar, how many times must I remind you? Our plan is not one of destruction but of peace. I seek to reshape the Underworld, eliminate the corrupt systems, and bring about an era of harmony. Chaos and destruction are not the means to achieve that.

Zaegar: (Playfully) Oh, come on, Yhwach. Where's the fun in peace? A little chaos spices things up, keeps life interesting.

Yhwach's gaze turned colder as he countered Zaegar's sentiment.

Yhwach: (Thoughts) The Underworld has suffered enough chaos. My goal is to create a world where all beings, regardless of race, can coexist peacefully. I won't let your desire for chaos undermine that purpose.

Zaegar: (Teasing) Always the responsible king. Well, good luck with your "peaceful" plans.

Yhwach's eyes narrowed, and he mentally silenced Zaegar. He turned his attention back to the group.

Cao Cao: Forgive me then, my Lord.

Cao Cao said.

Yhwach crossed his arms again and he started to leave. 

Yhwach: Kalawarner, take Raynare back to Azazel and make sure she is cured. Kuroka and Tiamat, I want you to contact the Nine-Tailed Fox and tell her to get ready.

Yhwach ordered them.

Kalawarner bowed and took Raynare and teleported back to Azazel. 

Tiamat: I'm guessing Penemue already told you?

Tiamat asked.

Yhwach: She did, I told her to head back to the hideout and wait for further instructions. Cao Cao, medic, Freed, and Failure. Remove the bodies and return once you're finished.

Yhwach said.

Cao Cao: Where are you going then and what do we do with the unconscious one?

Cao Cao asked.

Yhwach: I don't care what you do to him, but as for what I'm going to do. I'm going to show the Devils the ultimate power of Yhwach... Divine power.

Yhwach started to leave again, but this time with Kuroka and Tiamat in tow.

Kuroka: What would you like us to do after we finished with our tasks my Lord? 

Kuroka asked.

Yhwach: We are going to form an army.

Timeskip

The trip to Kyoto ended and everyone was back in Kuoh. Everyone felt satisfied after their trip to Kyoto, the students were having a terrible school year, but they finally had something nice come out of their boring school life since it was always studying and working.

Yhwach told the students to go home and not go to school.

All the students waved Mr. Quincy off and went home as they were told. Yhwach made his way back to Azazel's home to start strategizing against his new foes who were trying to ruin his goal of peace. As they reached Azazel's home, they walked in and were immediately greeted by him.

Azazel: Ahhh, you're finally back from your trip I see. I saw what happened to Raynare, did you figure out who it was that tried to have your head on a stick?

Yhwach walked passed him and he wasn't in a good mood. Azazel looked at the new people who arrived and spotted the Nine-Tailed Fox, the True Longinus, and the SS-Class Stray.

Azazel: How in the hell did you get the Youkai leader to join us and her daughter? You also have the SS-Class Stray with you and to even make matters worse, you have the leader of the Hero Faction?

Azazel asked.

Kuroka: Nya, hello Azazel.

Yasaka: Azazel, how have you been?

Yasaka asked.

Azazel didn't know what to say. He was too shocked at the people he brought back from Kyoto.

Freed: Look here man, now is not the time to meet and greet. We have a situation on our hands and it's going to lead to a whole lot of bloodshed. Raynare was poisoned, but I assume you had her fully healed?

Freed asked.

Azazel: Yes, she is resting now, but did you figure out who the person was behind the assassinations?

Azazel asked.

Kuroka: Yeah... About that. It wasn't just one person, but more like the Old Satan Faction were the ones who tried to kill off, Lord Yhwach.

Kuroka said.

Azazel sat down. 

Azazel: Oh hell no, I was hoping it wasn't them. If you're going to try and kill them off, then I wish you luck. They just don't have an army of Devils who worship them, but you have magicians as well who are loyal to them.

Azazel said.

Freed: Damn, I figured as much.

Freed said.

Yhwach: That's precisely why we're assembling an army to wage war against the Old Satan Faction. It's also an opportunity to demonstrate to the current Devils that I won't hesitate to eliminate the one pulling the strings.

Yhwach said coldly.

Azazel: Now hold on a second, I said that I would help, but not get involved with your problems. Besides, starting a war will not get you anywhere close to peace.

Azazel said.

Yhwach: You see Azazel, man seeks peace, yet at the same time yearning for war... Those are two realms solely belonging to man. Thinking of peace whilst spilling blood is something only humans can do. These are two sides of the same coin... To protect something... Another must be sacrificed.

Yhwach said.

Azazel: What is there to sacrifice if you want to protect the people from these types of people?

Azazel asked.

Yhwach: If you want to live and smell like alcohol for the rest of your life and not worry about anything, then you will have to sacrifice your relationship with Angels and Devils and work with me to save a world from being destroyed from inside out.

Yhwach said.

Azazel: How in the hell did I even get into this mess?

Azazel asked himself.

Penemue: That's a good question Governor, but you should be asking why haven't I done anything to help out the innocent.

Penemue said as she walked into the living room.

Kuroka: Look, I know starting another war isn't going to end well, but it's the only shot we have to stop the Old Satan Faction and we all despise them.

Kuroka said.

Cao Cao: The Old Satan Faction is all about taking control and destroying the current system. They want to enslave innocent lives and probably wipe you and the Angels off the map.

Cao Cao said.

Azazel: I need a damn beer.

Azazel said as he went to his fridge and grabbed a cold one.

Azazel: Do you know what you're asking of me? If I join you and start this war with the Old Satan Faction, then I will be on the Angel's and Devil's most wanted. We have a summit in a week and you're asking me to start a war with the damn Devils.

Azazel said as he took a sip.

Yhwach crossed his arms and didn't change his expression. 

Yhwach: We are all going to be the most wanted after we do this. The Youkais, me, you, and everyone else here. There is no trying to plead not guilty after this since we are going to start a war.

Yhwach said calmly.

Kuroka: It's our shot to change everything and what we solely believe in. If we're going to fight and be wanted after this, then I will take it because we are going to destroy the Devil system and when that crumbles down, then all of Hell will soon fall with it.

Kuroka said.

Tiamat: No power, no glory, no slavery, no system to hold the Underworld in place. The lives that were taken and forced to live in such conditions will be set free from them.

Tiamat said.

Penemue: The Devil Kings will no longer hold power and they will be nothing in the end.

Penemue said.

Tiamat: Don't you get it? With no system, then the Devil Kings are no longer Kings, but just Ultimate-Class Devils.

Tiamat said.

Yhwach: Once Hell crumbles and there's nothing left to sustain it, we shall unleash our assault upon the malevolent Gods seeking to ravage the world. Hades, the God of the Dead, must meet his demise alongside them, as well as the entity known as Trihexa.

Yhwach said.

Everyone was shocked that he heard those names from them, but the shock didn't come from hearing those words it was him saying that he would kill the God of the Dead and Apocalyptic Beast.

Tiamat: Y-You can't be serious?

Tiamat asked.

Azazel: God put at least a thousand seals over him before he died in the war. If God couldn't kill it, then what makes you so sure that you can kill it?

Azazel asked.

Yhwach: I've faced legions of Shinigami alone, hardly breaking a sweat. Countless wars have shaped me, and I won't cower in fear because of a solitary being. You might believe I stand no chance, but you've yet to experience my boundless hatred and unyielding wrath. Once you do, there'll be nothing in this world capable of stopping me.

Yhwach said.

Yasaka: Forgive us, my Lord, we didn't mean to upset you, it's just this being isn't some God or Super Devil. He is the Apocalypse.

Yasaka said.

Yhwach: It doesn't matter, we need to deal with the Old Satan Faction first before heading out anywhere else

Yhwach said.

Kuroka: What do we do first then Lord Yhwach?

Kuroka asked.

Yhwach looked at Azazel and waited for his response. Azazel stared back at him before responding. 

Azazel: Alright, alright, I will join your cause. This is going to bite me in the ass in the future.

Yhwach: Good, now we make preparations of where and when we strike.

Yhwach said.

Tiamat: We have the manpower to fight them off, so how do you want to play it, my Lord?

Tiamat asked.

Yhwach: We are going to have three Generals in this war of ours since those Devils will be sitting back and commanding their troops to go attack. Tiamat, Yasaka, and Azazel will be the three to command the forces of where to strike. I, Cao Cao, The failure, and Kuroka will be leading the army to the serpent's head.

Yhwach said.

Freed: What about the rest of us?

Freed asked.

Yhwach: Raynare, Kalawarner, Freed, Asia, and Penemue will all be going to hold the rear guard to protect the Generals.

Yhwach said.

Azazel: That's great and all, but what happens when Sirzechs, Serafall, Ajuka, and Asmodeus take this as a declaration of war and start attacking us? What will we do then?

Azazel asked.

Yhwach: Our plan will begin at the summit and we will explain to them that we will declare war on them if they try to stop us. I am a man of truth and I will gladly send them to their graves if they interfere.

Yhwach said.

Kuroka: What do you mean by explaining our plan to them? What are we going to tell them exactly?

Kuroka asked.

Yhwach: We will declare war on the Old Satan Faction during the leader summit since we could explain to them our mission and destroy the system they hold in high regard. It would be a perfect time to reveal to them that I, Yhwach aren't someone you can oppose and ruin my dream.

He said as he sat down.

Azazel: The leader summit? If I knew we were going to declare ourselves out there, then I would have been more prepared.

 Azazel said.

Tiamat: What would you like us to do if they don't agree with your plan?

Tiamat asked.

Yhwach: Kill them all.

Yhwach said.

All of them bowed except for Azazel and Penemue. 

Everyone: As you wish my Lord.

They all said in unison.

Azazel: Well... I guess it's time for me to call Shemhazai and Baraqiel and tell them to round up the troops since I have nothing better else to do.

Azazel said as he went to make some calls.

Yasaka: I will do the same with my people as well.

Yasaka said as she left to have some privacy.

Cao Cao: I will contact some of my people in the Hero Faction and see if any people want to join this fight.

Cao Cao said as he left.

Freed: I'm gonna try to find the other three remaining Holy Swords.

Freed said

Issei and Asia went to sleep after having an extremely exhausting day.

Tiamat and Kuroka departed from the living room

Yhwach was quietly sitting with his book in his hands.