[249] Outstanding

[249] Outstanding

While Rias and the duo from the Church confronted each other, August on the other side had almost finished his meal.

After everyone had gathered in the living room to eat, Sona approached Asia. The little girl couldn't hide anything; it was evident that something was bothering her.

"Asia~"

"President Sona."

"Just call me Sona at home."

"Sona-san."

"You're so good~"

Sona chuckled and ruffled Asia's hair, then sat down beside her, assuming the role of a caring onee-chan, which helped Asia relax a bit.

"Go ahead, you've been troubled since you came back. Did something happen on the way?"

"Sona-san, how did you know?"

"How did I know? Your thoughts are written all over your face. Who do you think you're fooling?"

"I see~"

Sona's words made Asia immediately droop her ears, as if she had done something wrong.

Seeing Asia's sudden dejection, Sona's maternal instincts kicked in. This demeanor of hers was so pitiable that one couldn't help but want to comfort her.

"I met two people on my way back today."

"Two people?"

"Yes, they were Holy Sword wielders from the Church. I'm not sure if I should tell Lord August about this."

"So, you've been agonizing over this by yourself for so long?"

"Mm~"

Asia lowered her head, resembling a guilty child.

This sight made Sona smile, but more than that, she felt tender towards Asia. What kind of environment had she grown up in to develop such a personality from childhood to adulthood?

"Don't worry, August probably already knows about this."

"He already knows?"

"But why did he steal the Holy Swords? And why did he come to Kuoh?"

"He stole the Holy Swords to provoke Michael. However, he didn't expect Michael to send two Holy Sword wielders. As for why he came to Kuoh, it's because of you and Sona."

"Me and Sona?"

Now, both Rias and Sona were stunned, casting puzzled glances at August.

"Both of you are sisters of Satans. If anything happens to you, the two Satans will rage, and then war may break out again."

"This..."

"Possible..."

Rias was uncertain about her brother. After all, Sirzechs prioritized devil stability above all else.

But Serafall was different; she was an outright sis-con. Sona knew just how indulgent her sister was. If something really happened to her, she might actually go to war with the Grigori.

At this thought, both Sona and Rias broke out in a cold sweat. Goodness, it was too dangerous.

"But don't worry. It's just Kokabiel. I've already informed Azazel. If he dares to act recklessly, I'll crush him, and Azazel won't object."

Listening to August's 'confident' words, the two didn't know what to say.

This was a Fallen Angel Cadre who had survived the Great War, he is undoubtedly an old monster with a lot of experience. Although not a Satan-Class being, he was definitely not weak. How could he speak so casually, as if it were nothing?

However, considering that August was now a Satan-Class being, the two of them relaxed.

The Ultimate-Class Fallen Angel, even at the top, still had an absolute gap in strength compared to a Satan-Class being. It was impossible to bridge that gap.

"Oh, by the way, Rias, there's something else. Go and tell Yuuto. His enemy will be in Kuoh Town soon. It's a good opportunity for him to seek revenge."

"Okay, I got it."

Rias nodded. She knew best the hidden bitterness and pain behind Yuuto Kiba's apparent warmth.

Seeking vengeance and closure was a deep-seated hatred within him. Although he had let go of his obsession with the Holy Swords because of August, that deep-seated hatred was still there.

Akeno, on the other hand, watched August, who seemed to have everything under control, with a flicker of admiration in her eyes.

Such a man was truly outstanding and charismatic.

As she looked at all the women in the room, she wondered if she should join in sooner rather than later. Otherwise, it might be too late in the future.

On the sidelines, Rias was unaware that her good friend had already set her sights on her fiancé.

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