Issei, Yuuto, and Saji are wearing a priest attire while Aika is wearing for the nun's as they go around the town. It's already late in the evening of their second day of searching but still not a glimpse of the Holy Sword wielder.

Saji sighed, "Looks like nothing today either..."

Issei patted his shoulder, "I'm sure we'll run into him sooner or later if we keep wearing this priest disguises..." Issei's attention was then caught by their other two companions, "...What's wrong, you two?"

Yuuto and Aika are looking at the top of a certain two-story building with serious expressions, "We found him... I guess..." Aika replied to Issei. She can feel an aura that is the same as the aura Xenovia and Irina emitting, but this aura is noticeably more sinister even though it's supposed to be a 'holy' item, 'So aura can be affected by the disposition of the person and not just their use of basic foundation?' Unbeknown to Aika, however, Kisuke and Yoruichi taught her how to sense aura differently from those in this world.

A few seconds later, a figure appeared on the building the two are staring, "Hey, you priestly paupers! Allow me to guide you to Heaven..." Freed then noticed something amiss, "Oh?"

"Freed!" Issei immediately took out his Boosted Gear.

"Well, well, well? If it isn't Issei-kun~!? Another queer reunion for the two of us I see... Even the handsome boy toy is here~! Now, where is that white chibi!? I need to cut her up with my new toy~!"

Aika got pissed at his words but reminded herself of her goal here, to keep Issei and Yuuto from doing something reckless. Although she doubts she could stop Yuuto even with her single-use Flash Step. And besides, there is still someone hiding from the shadows and something dangerous lurking around, so she can't move carelessly. If it's Koneko, she'll do everything to help or save her, but if it is just Yuuto, she'll prioritize her life over him.

Before their clash, Aika secretly sent a message to the two exorcists about their situation.

Yuuto became the vanguard while the other three became support. They had a hard time due to Freed's Holy Sword kept smashing Yuuto's sword into pieces.

Although it became easier when Saji was able to bind him with his Sacred Gear and weaken him by absorbing his life force. Though the odds tip against them yet again when a man known as Valper Galilei appeared from the shadows and taught Freed how to properly use the Holy Sword.

But soon after, Xenovia and Irina arrived to support them prompting the two of them to escape. Xenovia, Irina and Yuuto chased after them by leaping over the building. Issei tried to follow but she was stopped by Aika.

Issei wanted to complain when Aika suddenly turned her head to the right making her do so too.

"What's going on here?" A menacing voice came from Rias who just arrive with Sona.

'Figures... After all the ruckus we made, these two would be attracted... Time to bail!' Aika thought and used Flash Step to leave the Devils.

"W-what!? Kiryuu!?" Issei and Saji were shocked that Aika suddenly escapes without a word, leaving them to their own not so bright fate.

Issei and Saji told their masters what they are up to, and understandably, they are not impressed.

"So this Excalibur destruction plan was your idea..." Rias sighed not knowing what to do.

"Such troublesome children. You even dragged Aika in your activities." Sona followed up.

"You got it wrong, Kaichou! It was me who got dragged by her in this!" Saji immediately defended his side, "Well... Technically, it was Hyoudou who invited me, but it was Kiryuu-san who persuaded me! She even used that scary pressure that I have no choice but to concede."

"She did? But why?" Rias asked.

"... I don't know... But if I have to guess, it's probably of Koneko-chan as she's the only one who would want to assist us if it means helping out Kiba." Issei already heard from Rias Aika's relationship with Koneko and Kisuke.

Rias intended to ask Koneko later for confirmation but she has to ask other things first, "So then Yuuto went after Valper?"

"Yes... Along with those two from the Church." Issei scratches his cheek in embarrassment, "I told him to contact us if things go south..."

"Yuuto got nothing but revenge on his mind. You think he'll really reach out to us?"

"I-I guess your right..." Issei evaded her gaze and sighed.

Rias crouched down towards Issei's position, "...No use crying over spilled milk, I suppose. But what you guys have done could have serious implications for the world at large. Do you understand that?"

"I'm sorry... Buchou..."

Sona then released an aggressive aura after hearing them out. That aura is specifically aimed at Saji, "And now you must be punished."

"Oh no!!! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Please forgive me, Kaichou!!!"

"Out of the question. One thousand magic-powered spanks for you."

Issei thought that he was fortunate enough to escape that kind of punishment, but Rias didn't let that happen as he experiences the same pain as Saji. The two became butt buddies in a literal sense.

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Rias and Issei went home after the punishment. He wasn't allowed to receive any healing from Asia or it won't be called a punishment. When they entered the house, they were greeted with Asia, who is only wearing an apron... without any other article of clothing.

It led to another competition between Rias and Asia to get Issei's attention with this attire until it's about time to call it a day and sleep. They decided that they would be sleeping together again tonight and Issei would have another sleepless night. But just as they lay down on the bed, they suddenly felt an aura irritating for Devils, an aura that Issei just met earlier.

They all hurriedly looked outside the window and saw Freed provoking them to go outside before running away. Rias helped Issei and Asia to change their pajamas to school uniform with magic before deciding to follow Freed. They arrive at a deserted park with only the moon giving off light.

"Howdy, Issei-kun, Asia-tan. Splendid night, ain't it? You kids doin' all right? Did I catch you in the middle of a fuck?" Freed stopped running and greeted them his way, "My bad. Freed-chin's not so good with readin' the moment, see?"

"You son of bi-" Issei was about to rush towards him when Rias stopped his charge, "Calm down, Issei. The one we need to be concerned about is up there." She then pointed upwards and Issei and Asia saw a winged silhouette blocking the moon, "!?"

"Pleased to make your acquaintance, daughter of Gremory. Your crimson hair is as lovely as they say."

The man blocking the moon has the appearance of a young man with long black hair and red eyes, and unlike other Fallen Angels that they had met, he has pointy ears. He wears a black robe with detailed accessories. He possesses five pairs of black wings, signifying his rank and strength. He's also carelessly carrying another person with him.