The Chains that Bind (Highschool DxD x Ghost Rider Reader)

Chapter 32

Inside, the group sat there in silence, with Issei looking over the points to double check that he was the loser, and he was. Coming in at second place, he was distraught that he lost, and not to mention that he had lost his chance to do stuff to the second-most popular girl in his school.

"Did I go on a bit strong?" Akeno asked.

"Oh, I'm sure it's just his teenage hormones," Rias assured. "And let's not forget, he was a member of the church, perhaps he still holds some of their values."

"Corruption is a kink, though," Issei said, receiving an elbow to the gut, courtesy of Koneko.

"I'm sure he's fine," Kiba assured.

"Though I do worry about him," Asia said.

"You worry a lot, Asia," Koneko pointed out.

"Well, it's not like I don't have a reason to be," Asia replied, before looking down at her drink. "Ever since he got here, he's been in danger; he's nearly died, been beaten up, and he's been disappearing. I can't help but think he's in danger, not to mention with that Ghost Rider we need to keep an eye on." Everyone looked at each other, hearing Asia's concern and understanding her worries. After a moment, Akeno stood up and headed for the exit.

"Perhaps I should just discuss this with him privately," Akeno said. "Perhaps he's too nervous to tell everyone~" She gave that lewd smile, but no one could doubt that she was checking up on him.

"I-I'll go with you!" Asia said, standing up as well.

"No," Rias replied. "Asia, I understand that you want to check up on him, but surely you can trust Akeno to keep an eye on him, right?" Asia paused for a moment, taking a moment to register what it was that Rias had told her, before looking over at Akeno. The words of her request; her request to keep an eye on (F/N) when she wasn't around, played through her head. Hearing it, she looked down again, before being gently tugged down by Issei, who had a more calm smile on his face.

"I'm sure he's fine as well," Issei said. "So how about we just have some fun and continue with karaoke, huh?" Asia looked back at him, looking into his eyes, until finally nodding her head.

"Okay," she softly spoke. With that, Akeno headed out, leaving the entire building and walking outside to find him.

Meanwhile, with the Rider, the flaming skeleton dressed in (F/N)'s current clothes ventured into the alley where the figure disappeared. He looked around, eyeing for any souls who have done evil deeds. He let out a slow exhale of breath, as if humming as he searched the area.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are~" The Rider sang. He kept searching, until he narrowly dodged a light spear hitting the ground. He jumped and rolled forward, quickly turning to the source, before looking up. There, he could see a figure standing above, near the tops of the buildings, with wings extended out. The orbs in the Rider's eyes narrowed, simulating narrowing eyes. "Abaddon."

"So you recognize me," Abaddon spoke as he lowered himself. "I figured as much, given how we are both unholy beings."

"Where's Wormwood?" The Rider asked.

"So you've noticed my ally?" Abaddon asked. "Suffice to say, he's done his job. So I see no reason to divulge his location. Especially when you're about to die by my hands." Abaddon held his hand up, and a spear formed in his hands. The Rider hummed. With a snap of his fingers, the chains from the bike slithered out towards his hands.

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From outside, Akeno noticed the snake-like chain leaving towards the alley and disappearing, as well as the energy of a Fallen Angel. She headed towards the alley herself, investigating what it was that was going on.