Delinquent Dragon

Chapter 20: Day of Diplomacy

Finally came the day that possibly dictated the future. The Three Factions meeting in Kuoh. Having still not fully gained enough confidence, Gasper stayed behind in his cardboard box playing games with Koneko there to guard him in case something happened.

On the devils side was Sirzechs Lucifer and Serafall Leviathan, the latter giving horny eyes to Keiji while she held her glare to a person in heaven's corner.

Representing heaven was the Archangel Michael. To his side was a woman of unfathomable beauty, with gold locks that cascaded like a river, a flower in her hair and a golden halo, too. Unlike her brother, she had oceanic orbs.

As smug as usual was Azazel, sitting casually with Vali behind him. Azazel wore a V-neck maroon long-coat with a wide, open high-collar.

'What is with the supernatural? I can't believe someone so adorable looking has ended up being probably the sexiest woman I've ever met,' Keiji thought, trying not to excite himself at a serious conference.

At last, it began. Keiji mostly tuned out for parts he deemed unnecessary, like the deal with Kokabiel. That bastard was suffering enough, so it didn't matter what happened, as long as he wasn't ever going to be a problem.

"Red Dragon Emperor, is there something you'll like to say?" Azazel asked, seeing the kid (in his eyes) not really paying attention.

"I guess I do want to ask something to Michael," he said, making the archangel look in his direction. "I probably can't understand the stuff you have to do, but I want to know why Asia, Xenovia and Irina were excommunicated. They didn't really do anything wrong, Asia especially."

Michael gave a sad look. "It pains me, too. But we could not afford the risk. Heaven was already weakened enough without the support of God, and I am only His creation. We couldn't damage losing anymore faith, so it had to be done. Forgive me for the pain the Church have caused you three," Michael apologized, prostrating his head.

"It's fine, Archangel Michael!" Asia explained. "I've found amazing people to help me," Asia added, with the two holy sword users nodding.

"Even if it was for a greater cause, the suffering caused by you two should not be ignored."

Keiji stood forward. "I don't know if I have that much interest in it, but I'm sure those three still hold their faith dearly to them. Would it be too much to ask you to remove the power that prevents them from praying?" Keiji suggested, getting looks of arousal and admiration from the Church trio.

Michael shook his head, smiling at the idea. "No, it is very much possible. But I'd like to ask you three"—Michael turned to the trio—"will you still pray, even after knowing the truth?"

"Yes!"

"Absolutely!"

"Of course!"

Keiji smiled at the fact they managed to get some sort of happiness, while Gabriel looked at him with a small look of joy. 'How selfless of him to such a thing. Just what has led to the Red Dragon Emperor to be gentle?'

After the small resolution of their Bible reading issues, the summit continued. Keiji found himself meeting Vali's gaze several times, an invisible clash of lightning between the two of them.

"What about you, Vali? How does peace sound?" Azazel asked, tilting his head back to greet the young man.

Vali shrugged, his back still leaning against the war. "I don't really care. Just as long as I get to fight strong opponents."

"And what does the Red Dragon Emperor think?"

Keiji had an applause of eyes on him, and Rias held onto him a bit. "Way to make me nervous. But I want peace. I don't see anything great if there's division. We've already got enough problems as it is. Thanks to an idiot fallen angel"—Keiji looked towards Azazel, who looked away with a chuckle—"lots of dangerous shit almost happened. My pain-in-the-butt but important Familiar almost died. That's really about it."