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The church trio left the room and the Goddess put on her upper clothes. Rossweisse lightly glared at her while she was changing
" What?"
" I can't believe all of you." Rossweisse sighed. "I didn't manage to look over you guys for just a few minutes and stuff like that happens."
" Please don't blame me." replied Erin tiredly. "I don't even know why I got dragged into those things. I didn't ask for it."
"And there's the issue of Issei-san and his friends peeping over the girls' baths." rambled Rossweisse. " Honestly. Why are teens so naughty and hormonal?"
" All I know is that I don't want to experience any kisses for now." The Goddess shivered as she remembered the earlier scenes.
" How could I? I'm a corruptor! I freaking kissed sweet and innocent Asia instead of protecting her 😭 Noooo!"
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Issei's group and the church trio continued their venture around Kyoto.
The 3 girls were acting a little weird and Issei grew confused on this.
" Ano.. did something happen to you guys?" he noted the faint blush appearing on Asia and Irina's cheeks. Xenovia was wearing a triumphant grin.
"N-Nothing much." responded Asia timidly and Kiryuu smirked at this.
" Oho. If I didn't know better, I'll believe that you three had some judging by Xenovia's satisfied grin.
"Nani?!" Motohoma and Matsuda uttered in shock as perverted scenarios invaded their mind.
"Had s-some?"
" Shut up Kiryuu! Don't corrupt Asia!" Issei protested but the girl just smiled in a silly manner.
The group headed to a place called Sannenzaka. Kiryuu explained the place's legend where if they trip or fall while they are in the area, they will be dead in an instant.
The church trio got scared and the other teens couldn't believe how easy it is to fool them
Next is the place where visitors can pull out love fortunes and other charms. Kiryuu persuaded Issei to test out the love compatibility between him and Asia.
"Hey, Issei. Why don't you and Asia try the marriage fortune?"
" Is that even real?"
" Come on. It's just for fun." shrugged Kiryuu and the boy nodded.
Issei and Asia pulled out some cards and chose between a variety of numbers. They handed it to the tarot reader who then gave their results.
"Eh?"
"Woah. Really?" Motohoma and Matsuda busted out laughing as the results showed a flat out INCOMPATIBLE result.
" HAHAH! Who are you kidding anyways? You, getting married?" Matsuda remarked.
" Yeah. I can't imagine that happening." Motohoma added as he wiped a few tears.
"What about you? Think you could do better?" Issei challenged.
" Why don't we just test the compatibility of the 3 of us? Maybe we could change the marriage results."
The perverted trio rushed to the tarot reader as they commenced their silly plan.
" Hmm. In that case, why don't you try the love fortune with Erin-san?" Kiryuu suggested.
" E-Eh?"
" It's like what the boys did." pointed Kiryuu to the laughing perverts. " Just for fun. I'm kinda curious how you would pair with Erin-san if ever you become a couple or something."
" How would you do that though? Erin-san is not here with us." asked Irina.
" We'll just call her and let her choose between the cards and numbers."
Kiryuu fished out her phone and the church trio observed her curiously
*(Phone rings)*
"Good morning. Who is this?"
"Ohayo, Erin-san." Kiryuu greeted in an overly excited tone making the Goddess groan.
" What do you want?"
" We're visiting charm shops around Kyoto." Kiryuu explained. " And I just want to include you on the love tarot reading. You only need to choose between a set of numbers."
"No thanks. I'm busy. Bye - "
" Wait!'
The Goddess waited for Kiryuu and the latter pleaded.
" Come on. It's just for fun. Asia, Irina, and Xenovia wanted to try it too."
" How does that matter? Ugh. I'm turning off my phone after this call." mumbled the Goddess. " Fine. What are the numbers I have to choose from?"
Kiryuu narrated the choices and the Goddess picked some numbers
" Hehe. That would be all. Thanks for participating, Erin-san!"
" Sugoi. How did you get Erin's number, Kiryuu?"
" Oh, that? I'm the class representative so I have the numbers of our classmates in case of emergencies."
The church trio pulled out some fortunes and gave it to the tarot reader together with Erin's choices.
When they were given the results, the trio were shocked while Kiryuu smirked in amusement.
" Hoho. So your compatibility is Excellent, huh?" Kiryuu adjusted her glasses as she scanned the results. " It says here that you are perfect for each other. Wow. Good for you guys."
Asia and Irina blushed while Xenovia stared at the results in amazement
"Okay. Time for our next destination!"
They reached a Gold temple and Xenovia excitedly rushed to the front.
" Look, minna! It's Gold! It's Gold!"
" Xenovia was talking about how living in it must be blinding." Irina said to the group. " Her eyes were shining in excitement for this."
"Thank Goodness! I'm so happy for you!" cheered Asia as she hugged the girl
"Just how much does she love shiny things?" Issei mused as he took a picture of the girls with the Gold temple in view. " I'll send this to Buchou and the others."
The group decided to rest for a while where they stopped under a forest-like venue.
" Wow. It feels so refreshing here." Matsuda said as he scanned their surroundings
" Kyah! Pervert! Why are you trying to rip off my clothes!"
" Huh?" They looked behind to face the source of the voice.
" Topless.. I wanna see you topless!"
" Kyah! Get away from me!"
" Capture that pervert!"
" Get him!"
"Don't let him get away!"
" Even in a place like this?" Issei uttered in disbelief
" There was news report about molesters on TV too. And at the station yesterday. Isn't this a bit too much?"
" What are you saying? You tried to tear down your uniform while we were in the bullet train." Motohoma said accusingly
" No. I was pretty dazed at that time and didn't comprehend what I was doing. I wonder what that feeling was."
" It was a feeling of youth." Motohoma remarked in determination.
" Right? It's a mistake of youth, as it's often said!" grinned Matsuda
*(Phone rings)*
" Hello."
" Issei-kun. Sorry for the sudden call." Akeno's voice echoed
" It's okay, senpai. What's up?"
" Well, Buchou just wanted to ask whether you guys are safe on your trip."
" Ano.. Yes. We are fine." Issei sheepishly said as he lied about the youkai attack
"About the picture you sent... Koneko just said something that worries me."
" Worries you?" Issei mumbled curiously.
" They were in the picture that you sent us a few moments ago. Fox youkai."
Issei gasped and the raven head continued talking
"I wanted to ask about Erin as well. We can't reach her phone and we've been trying to call her for the past minutes."
" Erin isn't with us. She went with Azazel together with the twins."
" Hey! You guys are."
Issei looked at the front and saw the masked people they faced before.
" I'm sorry, senpai. I'll have to call you later."
Issei hid away his phone. He looked around and saw that Kiryuu and the boys were already unconscious.
"[BOOST!]"
" Please wait a moment!" shouted Rossweisse and the ORC members were surprised at her arrival.
" Rossweisse-sensei?"
" Azazel told us to come and get all of you." explained the woman and the members lowered their weapons
A fox youkai with blonde hair stepped forward. She made a small bow which surprised the group once more
---- Time Skip -------
The ORC members were brought to a youkai city. Flashy lights shone amidst the night view and the members waved at the citizens they saw
They reached a large temple which is the leader's place. Azusa was standing at the entrance together with Serafall and the Royal Trio.
" Oh, they're here."
" Hello, minna-san!" Serafall cheerfully waved at the approaching group.
" Erin, Azazel. What is going on?" Issei asked once he noticed their yokatas. He also saw the fox girl they fought on the previous day
" We have brought them all here." bowed the fox youkai who met the group
" It's that youkai who attacked us." Irina said in surprise as she gazed at the fox girl. She was holding Erin's hand and was staring at them passively.
" I lead the youkai who live in the light and shadows of Kyoto. I am Kunou, the daughter of Yasaka. I apologize for my behavior yesterday. I attacked you without knowing your situation."
She bowed fervently on the floor
" Please forgive me. I beg of you."
" Well, it's fine." Xenovia replied. "I'm just glad the misunderstanding has been cleared up."
" It's important for angels to have hearts that are big enough to forgive. So don't worry about it." Irina added
" Hai. Peace is always best." spoke Asia
" H-However..." Kunou protested as she still bowed on the floor. The Goddess crouched down and assured her.
" Kunou. You're worried about your mother, aren't you?"
"O-Of course I am." Kunou quickly replied as she stood up.
" Then a mistake like that is understandable. And you apologized because you realized you were wrong. If that's the case, then there's no reason for us to condemn you." smiled Erin.
Kunou's expression changed and she averted her gaze.
" Arigatou."
" Geez. What a tsundere fox." Tsubaki remarked and Azusa elbowed him on his side
The group went inside the place and Serafall explained the details of the current situation
" A few days ago, their honored nine-tailed leader, Yasaka, left to meet with the servant of Sakra of Mount Meru. However, she never appeared for the meeting. After some inquiry from the youkai side, it was determined that Yasaka was kidnapped by an unknown group."
" And so, they searched all over Kyoto for any suspicious people and ran into the Blue Empress' group."
" First, Erin and the twins searched for Kunou's group. After that, Serafall and I came to speak with the youkai of Kyoto. We explained that the underworld was not involved with Princess Yasaka." Azazel added
" And we shared that judging from the method, there's a good chance that the Hero Faction of the Khaos Brigade was involved."
" Them, again?" Issei mumbled
" Governor-General, Lady Satan. Is there no way to save Princess Yasaka?" a Youkai leader asked. He had raven wings and a crimson skin
" We have a bond with the nine-tailed clan since days old. We shall lend you all of our strength."
He retrieved a large scroll which contains the image of the missing princess
" This is a painting of Princess Yasaka."
It showed a beautiful woman with blonde hair and fluffy 9 tails.
"I beg of you. My mother.. lend us your strength to save mother. No. Please lend us your strength to save her. I beg of you."
The group stared at Kunou who bowed fervently again
" If we save her..." lewd thoughts filled Issei's mind and he had a nosebleed because of this.
" Issei! Were you thinking of perverted thoughts just now?"
The boy quickly wiped his nose and denied Asia's words
" N-Not at all!"
" So that's the situation. Enjoy your trip to the fullest for now but we're depending on you if something happens." Azazel informed
" Hai!"
" And as an apology as well as to deepen our relationship, the princess here will accompany your tour as a guide."
" Please take care of me." Kunou spoke
" Ja. That's all for this night. You can return to the hotel now."
The group stood up and made a bow. The teachers and Serafall send them off. Before the Royal Trio could follow them, Kunou tugged on Erin's sleeve which made Erin look at the girl curiously
" What's wrong?"
Kunou looked down instead of answering and the twins were confused at this
" It seems that the princess doesn't want you to go." Azazel chuckled and Kunou looked down
" What do you mean? Like we'll be spending the night here or-
" It seems to be the case. She's asking you and the twins to possibly spend the night here." Azazel said with a smile.
" Oh. That's fine." Erin said in slight surprise
" Can't she say it herself? What a tsundere." Tsubaki remarked and Azusa sighed at this.
The Goddess crouched down and placed a hand on the girl's shoulder.
" If you invite us to spend the night here then we'll accept." Erin smiled. " We're happy to spend time with you."
"Well then. I suppose you and the princess will just go together for the city tour."
Azazel bid goodbye same as Rossweisse and Serafall.
"Should we tour the neighborhood?" Erin offered and the girl nodded with a smile. Kunou held the Goddess' hand and the 4 of them ventured the youkai city.
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"What is she doing? Why can't we contact her?" Rias rambled as she paced back and forth at the room. She dialed the number again but she got the same electronic response
Gasper and Koneko just sat on the couch while Akeno stared at the red head.
" Maybe her phone isn't working? Or she purposely turned it off?"
Rias sighed and hid away her phone
" I just hope they didn't get in trouble. We are yet to investigate about that previous attack here in the household."
" Well.. at the very least, the youkai in the picture that Issei sent weren't bad. Right, Koneko?"
" Hai. I felt no hostility from them."
" Then it should be fine." Akeno said. " I'm sure they are dealing with them properly."
Rias still had a worried look which made the raven head confused.
" What is it? I feel like you have other problems in mind."
"That's the thing.. aside from the enemies, what I'm worried about is Erin's chastity."
" Eh?"
Gasper imagined dreamy scenarios about the trip and started speaking some lines
"A trip. The feeling of freedom. Kyoto at night."
Rias blinked upon hearing this while Akeno chuckled, interpreting a naughty meaning behind Gasper's words
" Ara, in order to cool down the bodies after a hot bath.. Perhaps right now, Erin is-
" Akeno!" Rias interjected with a pout
" You're worried about Erin too, right?"
" Of course I am. But it's just so much fun seeing your troubled face, Rias." chuckled the raven head and Rias blushed at this
" Mou. I'll just ask the others if they know Erin's whereabouts."
Rias took her phone out and contacted the church trio. There was a shuffle in the background and Xenovia's voice was soon heard.
" Good evening, Rias-san."
"Hi, Xenovia." spoke Rias politely.
" What are you guys doing right now?"
" Well. Me, Irina, and Asia are planning to watch a movie."
"That's good. I just want to ask, do you guys know where Erin is? We tried to contact her phone but we weren't able to reach her since morning."
" Erin?" There was a pause and Rias waited for the girl to reply.
" Ah.. Erin is..."
"Shh! Are we supposed to tell Rias-san about that?"
" Eh? Are we supposed to keep it a secret?"
" I think so, Asia. I mean, we haven't asked Azazel if it's okay to tell the others about those youkai?"
"Xenovia?" Rias raised a brow as she heard whispers in the background. " Are you still there?"
" Ah-Ano. Yes, Rias-san. I was just checking on some things. And about Erin-
There was a shuffle in the background and Rias furrowed her brows
"Rias-san is asking about Erin. What should I say?"
" Eto.. just tell her she went to spend the night with a friend."
"Come to think of it. I haven't seen Erin-san return with us earlier. She must have stayed behind with Kunou, same as the twins."
" Ah, I remember. Erin went to spend the night with a friend."
"Friend?" Rias mumbled in confusion. "Aren't you guys supposed to stay in the hotel? Are the students permitted to leave the group?"
There was a short pause before Xenovia replied.
"I guess she got permission from the teachers like Azazel or Rossweisse. Anyways, we haven't seen her since earlier."
"I see.. do you know who this friend is, though?"
" Well, she's a cute fox- I mean. Cute foxy girl haha." Xenovia sheepishly replied.
" The twins are also with Erin."
Rias heaved a sigh and thanked Xenovia before she ended the call. Akeno noticed her sour mood and immediately questioned the girl.
" Ara, so what did Xenovia say?"
" Erin is spending the night with a cute foxy girl." Rias said with a creepy aura and Akeno pondered on the words. " I guess that is also the reason why she isn't answering our calls because she is busy hanging out with this girl."
"Hmm. I guess Erin needs to be taught a lesson. We were worried about her and only to discover that she is busy spending time with a girl." Akeno said with a smile though it has some hidden intent.
"You're right, Akeno. You're right." replied Rias as she grew annoyed at the thought
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