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"To be honest, I don't really know, Vali. I guess my answer is...I am who I am. And there's nothing wrong with that. As the days go by, in reality, nothing's changed."
"You seem a lot calmer than the last time I saw you." Vali noted.
"Well in my defense, Vali," Issei began as he crossed his arms. "Kokabiel tried to attack me first for no valid reason. Normally, fighting opponents isn't one of my hobbies. That's why I'll only do that..."
He then locked Vali with a serious gaze.
"To make sure I protect everyone I care about."
Vali didn't show it, but he felt a chill go up his spine at Issei's words.
Placing his hands in his pockets, Issei closed his eyes.
"You said I seemed like a worthy opponent. By that statement, it seems like to me you're a battle maniac."
"What can I say? I like to fight strong opponents." Vali said as he smirked.
"Is that all you want to do in life, Vali? To fight strong opponents?"
"…If there is no one strong for me to fight, then I would gladly welcome death." Vali stated.
Issei opened his eyes and widened them at the Vanishing Dragon, while Ophis tilted her head. Issei then crossed his arms and relaxed his stance.
"That was quite astounding."
Vali rose an eyebrow.
"Hmm?"
"I've never met anyone with that kind of mindset." Issei stated as he transmitted away.
Vali narrowed his eyes as he watched Issei reappear on the school grounds, with Ophis next to him.
Looking up at the Vanishing Dragon, Issei nodded to Vali.
"In my opinion, one of the ways to get stronger, is for you to constantly evolve. Whether you choose to increase your power, or the alternative."
Intertwining his hands with Ophis' own, Issei gave Vali another nod.
"Enjoy each day for what it is, Vali."
And with that, Issei and the Ouroboros Dragon walked away from the Vanishing Dragon, before the former turned around to look back.
"If you want to find stronger opponents, I would be happy to help you out with that. Just call me." Issei said as he walked away with Ophis.
As he watched Issei walk away from Kuoh Academy, Vali narrowed his eyes and crossed his arms.
(If I didn't know any better, it sounded like the host of Ddraig was-)
"I know what he was saying, Albion." Vali stated as he interrupted Albion.
Walking onto the bridge, Ophis tilted her head as she gazed at Issei.
"Issei. Were you offering the Vanishing Dragon a challenge to fight Baka-Red?" Ophis asked as she walked with Issei.
"Actually, I wasn't. It was just something that popped up in my head. Whether he chose to think that I meant Brother Red, or myself, it doesn't really bother me. I really don't have any joy in fighting people."
The Phenex Mansion
"What is this room?"
"It's the Phenex Information Center."
Issei looked around in awe as he looked around the large room. Surrounding the room were a series of high-tech keyboards. Widening his eyes, Issei walked over and pressed a button, causing the keyboard to emit a holographic like screen.
"Hmm." Issei hummed as he peered at it and a curious manner.
Xuelan, who had showed Issei the information center, giggled softly at the young man's curiosity.
"You look like you've never seen holographic computers before."
"That's because I haven't." Issei answered.
"You haven't?"
Pressing another series of buttons, Issei looked up at the holographic screen to see an assortment of informational websites, a chat screen, and other sites.
"Hmm."
"Yeah," Xuelan began. "This room is basically exclusive to information brokers."
Issei rose an eyebrow as he looked to Xuelan.
"Information Brokers?"
Xuelan smiled and nodded in response.
"Yeah, but usually this room is vacant because none of the members in this house are information brokers. So no one actually uses this room."
"Is that a fact?" Issei asked in interest.
"…Are you interested in becoming one, Issei?"
"An information broker…" Issei began as he looked at the holographic screen.
He then smiled as he crossed his arms.
"An information broker does sound interesting. It'll give me something to do, besides school."
Xuelan smiled as she placed her hands behind her back.
"It's not going to be easy. You can't just learn something and become a master at it instantaneously."
Issei scoffed as he looked over to Xuelan.
"And when has that ever stopped me?"
The Phenex Mansion
A crimson bloodstone was tossed into the air. Seconds later, it descended within an open hand. Issei kept quiet as he looked at the holographic screen within the information room of the mansion.
"I see. Everyone's busy."
Leaning back into his chair, Issei sighed. Lately, his weeks have been pretty much normal. School, going home and cuddling with Ophis, Lilith, or occasionally both, had been his daily routines. On Saturday, he would usually visit the Phenex mansion to talk with some of the girls, or focus on his practice in information breaking. Then on Sunday, he would talk with Great Red about the most random of things.
So far, no clients have contacted him. So all Issei would have to do is wait for an opportunity. Which lead to a boring day so far.
"Hmm," Issei began as he tossed the bloodstone up in the air. "There's so much going on in this world, that information is practically limitless."
BEEP BEEP
"Hmm?"
Issei looked up at the holographic screen and stood up to press it. Immediately after, an envelope appeared on the screen. Issei rose an eyebrow and pressed the envelope. As the envelope opened, Issei widened his eyes.
"A client?"
Dimensional Gap
"Am I seeing double here?"
"Yes, you are."
Great Red blinked repeatedly as he saw the two Ophis' right in front of him. He could already tell the difference between the two, since the original had long ago taken on a more adult appearance.
Ophis set her eyes over to Lilith, who was staring emotionlessly at Great Red.
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