Upon hearing the voice behind her, Koneko, who was originally carefree, suddenly froze.
Turning slowly, August stood behind her.
"Koneko, can you tell me what your evaluation of me behind my back means? Also, you actually want to take Asia away. Are you trying to steal my thunder?"
"August-senpai, I just said it casually, no other meaning."
"No other meaning? Really?"
Stared at by August like this, cold sweat began to appear on Koneko's forehead.
Her president had learned about Asia's identity from President Sona, so naturally, she was given a task, to win over Asia and, if possible, bring her to the club.
Even if she turned Asia into a devil herself, it was too late to say anything by then.
This was Rias's order, and she naturally complied.
However, she didn't expect to encounter August just around the corner.
"Koneko, let me warn you. Asia is my person. If Rias has any ideas about her, you better dispel them. Otherwise, if you provoke me, the consequences will be severe."
"Yes, I understand, August-senpai."
"That's a good girl. I care about you a lot, so don't let me be disappointed."
"I know."
Just a single word 'disappointed' made Koneko shiver.
August owed her a great debt of gratitude. If he became disappointed with her because of Asia, she would feel like a complete jerk.
So, in her heart, she made a decision. She would go back and tell Rias that she was powerless in this matter.
"Asia~"
"I'm here, My lord."
"Remember, you are my person for life. Don't let anyone take you away."
"I know. I will never be taken away by anyone."
Watching Asia, who smiled like an angel, August wanted to say, "You will definitely be taken away."
She was too naive, a silly and sweet child who could easily be taken advantage of.
"Koneko, take good care of her in the academy. Don't let her get lost."
"Yes."
After a morning of contact, she also found out that Asia was a silly little girl.
But precisely because of this, she became friends with her.
"If there is anything in the future, find Koneko. If that's not enough, you can also go to the Student Council or the Occult Research Club to find Sona and Rias. They are both my friends."
"I will remember, My lord."
"Looking at you like this, silly as ever, I'm not at ease."
"I'm not silly."
Hearing August say she was silly, Asia suddenly puffed up with anger. But in this state, she looked even cuter.
Ring~
At this moment, the bell for class rang. After all, it was only a break time, around ten minutes.
"My lord, it's time for class. I have to go first."
Without waiting for August to speak, she and Koneko ran towards the classroom.
August smiled faintly, lying back down, enjoying this peaceful moment.
At the same time, on the other side of Kuoh Town, a figure entered the city.
"Is this Kuoh Town? Is my rival here?"
A silver-haired man looked at the city in front of him, expressing his emotions.
[That's right, I can feel that red aura.]
"Well, that's right. According to Azazel, that guy seized the sacred gear of the Red Dragon Emperor of this generation, becoming the new Red Dragon Emperor."
[Who is our host is irrelevant to us, but Vali, do you really want to go see him?]
"Of course, the battle between the Red Dragon and the White Dragon is one of the few pleasures I have."
[Azazel's attitude makes me uneasy.]
"What, are you scared?"
[As the White Dragon Emperor, I don't know what fear is, but this time, in dealing with the red one, we may encounter a monster. As Azazel spoke of that person, his expression changed.]
"So, that's why I came here."
Vali said with a smile, his eyes gleaming with the excitement of a fierce battle.
Vali Lucifer, the grandson of the original Satan Lucifer and a child born of a human, gained the Longinus, Divine Dividing because his mother was human.
This possibility, similar to a 'miracle,' was born in him.
For Vali, challenging strong opponents and battling them was his only interest.
Now, his rival had appeared. Although Azazel had warned him absolutely not to come to Kuoh, how could that possibly stop him?
So, he came, and his only purpose here was one, to have a decisive battle with his rival.
"Hmm? This feeling."
Far away in Kuoh Academy, August suddenly felt something.
[Partner, the white one is here.]
"White one? Do you mean the White Dragon Emperor?"
[Exactly, I can feel it. That white's host has come to Kuoh, probably for you.]
"Interesting, Azazel actually allowed him to come? Or did this guy sneak over?"
[Regardless of the reason, Partner, that guy has already noticed you. Should we change location?]
"Of course, if we fight here, it will be troublesome."
Watching Kuoh Academy, where classes were being held today, August's mind pondered. He didn't know how many people would die if a battle occurred here.
With this thought in mind, August stood up, his darkness wings spreading out behind him, and he flew into the sky.
Just as August left Kuoh Academy, on the other side...
[Vali, the red one is starting to move. It seems he intends to leave this town district.]
"It looks like the other party has also noticed us. He wants to go to a place where he can fight. That suits me just fine."
Vali laughed and said, then also flew into the sky, chasing after August's aura.
On this side, Vali's actions, or rather the aura of the White Dragon, were naturally captured by Ddraig.
[Partner, the white one is following.]
"That's great. I need to be faster."
As August's voice fell, his speed increased once again. The destination was clear, deep in the mountains, away from the town district.
Because a battle between the two of them was bound to happen, and the scale of the battle would definitely not be small. So, to avoid too much trouble, it was better to go somewhere far away.
Like this, August quickly left Kuoh Academy, arriving in a remote mountainous area.
August landed first and sat on a rock, waiting for Vali to arrive.
Soon, August noticed a figure appearing in the sky, emanating a dragon's aura. Seeing this, August smiled.
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