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Chapter 48. The Huntress and The Black Cat

The ORC Club Room, Kuoh Academy

"So, you and your peerage were defeated by him alone? How is that even possible?" Sona Sitri asked, her voice laced with curiosity and disbelief. She adjusted her glasses, studying her friend's shaken demeanor. The idea of someone defeating Rias Gremory’s peerage—along with exorcists from the Church—was no small feat.

Rias sighed heavily, her expression grim. Her peerage members shifted uncomfortably, the memory of their battle against Shin still fresh and unsettling.

"He’s... incredibly strong," Rias began, her tone serious. "He doesn’t hesitate to fight dirty, and his abilities are unlike anything I’ve ever seen."

"Strange abilities?" Sona asked, her analytical mind already racing. "Can you give me an example?"

Rias nodded, a hint of frustration in her eyes. "He moves at an unbelievable speed—so fast that none of us could follow his movements, not even Kiba. And his healing ability... It’s beyond comprehension."

Kiba chimed in, his voice tinged with awe. "That’s true. Asia’s Twilight Healing is remarkable, but Shin’s healing magic is on an entirely different level. He restored our injuries instantly, with no signs of fatigue or strain on his part. It’s... almost terrifying."

Sona frowned deeply, her logical mind refusing to accept the implications. "A human with that level of power? It’s absurd. Could these abilities be from a Sacred Gear? Or advanced magic, perhaps?"

Rias shook her head slowly. "I don’t know. I couldn’t sense any Sacred Gear aura from him, and his magic doesn’t match anything I’ve studied. He’s... an enigma."

The room fell silent for a moment, tension heavy in the air. Then Momo, a member of Sona’s peerage, hesitantly spoke up. "Shouldn’t we report this to the higher-ups? Someone with that kind of power could be a threat to us—and to the Devil Faction."

Tsubaki, Sona’s queen, looked at her master with concern. "Should we inform Serafall-sama? She might want to be aware of someone like Shin."

Sona closed her eyes, pinching the bridge of her nose. The thought of involving her older sister, Serafall Leviathan, was not appealing. This situation was delicate, and she wanted to handle it with care.

"No, we’re not reporting this just yet," Sona said firmly. "Shin hasn’t shown any outright hostility toward the Devil Faction. From what I’ve gathered, this entire situation stemmed from Rias provoking him in the first place. The fact that he spared her and her peerage suggests he’s not looking for conflict—he just wants to be left alone."

"But President, what if he is a threat?" Tsubaki pressed.

"Then I’ll deal with it personally," Sona replied, her tone unwavering. "I’ll speak with him myself, ensure we approach this matter calmly, and avoid unnecessary conflict. The last thing we need is to escalate this into something bigger than it needs to be."

The room grew quiet again, everyone contemplating Sona’s words. Rias still looked shaken, but there was a glimmer of hope in her eyes—hope that Sona might be able to resolve this mystery.

"What kind of guy is this Shin? Is he really as dangerous as he seems?" Saji Genshirou asked, glancing at Issei Hyoudou, who stood silently beside him.

Issei hesitated for a moment, his face conflicted. Finally, he spoke up. "I... I think it’s time I tell you the truth."

The room fell silent. Everyone’s attention snapped to him.

"What truth, Issei?" Rias asked sharply, her piercing gaze fixed on her pawn.