Betrayed To Hell And Back

Chapter 19: Dawn of War Pt 1

Issei found himself sitting downstairs early in the morning, he was thinking quite a lot about the next few days, and what they would entail. He knew the clock was counting down, and he needed to make a move quickly, before they got the upper hand and made their move.

Since he knew without a doubt the majority of the war would take place in the underworld, he would see the dragon territory in his hands soon enough. He figured to give the group the day off to rest and gather what they needed.

Then they would claim the territory and use it as a base.

He knew that would be easy, however, the moment he did it. That would be the final push and it would start.

The war, it was closer every damn day.

Suddenly he heard a couple footsteps behind him and looked to see Dohnaseek and Kokabiel just waking up. They both quickly sat down on the couch next to him.

"So what's up boss?" Dohnaseek asked suddenly.

Issei rolled his eyes and chuckled, he would ask it like that. Dohnaseek was the laid back one after all in his opinion.

"What are you thinking about?" Kokabiel asked.

Issei sighed and began to speak.

"The war will no doubt be started the moment we enter the dragon's territory, and I have yet to gain all my strength back from that fight, so I still need to rest some more. However, it's coming closer and closer." He said.

Kokabiel huffed as he heard that, which drew the attention of both males in the room with him. They wondered what he had in his mind.

"Then we need to start strategizing." He said quickly.

Issei raised an eyebrow and spoke up.

"What do you mean? We already have the plan to go take over the dragon's territory?" He asked confused.

Kokabiel just shook his head, Issei might be their leader. However, he was still a kid in some senses, sure he was about the age of an adult. However, he was forced to grow up quickly and in one of the most harshest ways. Even Kokabiel didn't wish something that that much emotional and mental effects on a person.

To be betrayed by people you held in such high regards, was something very life altering.

So he expected the boy to have some gaps in his mental thinking. However, that didn't mean anything to him. He would learn in due time, with people to help him.

"That is true that we already have that figured out, but what else? Tell me, in any war, whether it's a small skirmish or some of the worlds most biggest wars, human and supernatural alike. What has always decided the victor?" He asked suddenly.

Both of them were taken for a loop at his statement, it was obvious to Issei, that there was still quite a bit he needed to learn about. Dohnaseek didn't expect this out of Kokabiel, but he wondered where it was going.

Seeing no answers or responses, Kokabiel spoke up.

"Luck has nothing to do with who comes out on top. No one has the luxury of fate being on their side. Every single war has one thing in common, it had masterminds behind the efforts. They say history decides the victors, that is true in a sense. Due to the fact they had what it took to win, even the humans have realized this fact. War isn't a game, it's life and death and we need to plan for it." He explained.

Issei chuckled and looked seriously at Kokabiel for a moment.

"Then, I am appointing you as the head strategic and intel specialist for this effort." He said simply.