Wrought Iron Devil: Gate of Blades

Hex

"Thanks Asia." Issei accepted a towel from the Blonde. "And thanks for helping me train while we're in Kyoto."

"No problem! Being able to help you makes this school trip even more special." She replied.

"Training is the best way to shorten a power gap between two people." Kiba walked up. "That being said-

TING! CRASH! SHRINNG! TING! TING!

"(F/n)'s got a big one between him and her." He said, noting the clash between the bishop and Scàthach. They had been at it since at least when Issei started his morning routine.

"I'll have to agree with Kiba." Xenovia came with her training sword on her shoulder.

They did not know the half of it. If Scàthach really wanted to, you would be dead a thousand different ways. Still you practiced. Keeping up with her was great, but it would pay dividends if Lancer showed up. Plus, despite the inevitable outcome, it was enjoyable. Shishou's expressions suggested that she felt the same.

"Sheesh. Get a room you two." You could hear Issei murmur under his breath. And that was sufficient distraction for Scàthach to disarm your two blades and place Gáe Bolg Alternative to your neck.

"If you have something to say out loud Issei, you're free to join in." Scàthach brought her dangerous stare towards the pawn.

"Uhh, no thanks!" Issei yelped.

......

The morning largely fell by exploring well into late afternoon. Same arrangement as the day before: Issei, Xenovia, Asia, Irina, Saber and company in one group ahead, you, Gilgamesh, Medea and Kuroka taking up the back. This would have been more tranquil, but the day was apparently set to repeat when everyone was chilling out. At least this spot was not a Heroic Spirit free zone so you had an early warning. Save for a distant commotion when someone tried to grope a woman in the distance, all was well. Then the early warning kicked in.

"Master, I sense multiple fox Yokai approaching." Medea told Kuroka. The Neko, who was snuggled up next to you sighed.

"Can't a cat catch a break here?" She said as a multitude of fox Yokai appeared surrounding the group.

"I gotta go. Something came up." Issei hung up from a call with Rias and deployed Boosted Gear. You surprisingly held still with the Servants as everyone else tensed up. If Medea, Gilgamesh or Saber wanted to fight, it would be over in an instant. But the situation changed when a wild panting Valkyrie appeared.

"Everyone just hold on a second! Azazel asked me to come and find you. Everyone must come with me immediately." Rossweisse explained.

"What the fox?" Issei muttered.

"Not funny Issei." You told him while one of the kitsune bowed. They took you to the part of Kyoto where the Yokai resided. Following a kitsune guide, the same one who bowed, took you up to the temple whereupon Azazel, Serafall, Scàthach, Tamamo and that fox girl from yesterday were waiting.

"So glad you all could make it." Serafall greeted.

"May I ask what is going on?" You asked.

"Greetings." The fox girl spoke. "I lead the Yokai who live within the shadows of Kyoto. I am the daughter of Yasaka. My name is Kunou. Please forgive my rash behavior. I wasn't thinking straight when I attacked you yesterday. It was wrong of me."

Kunou went to her knees as a sign of apology.

"Hey all's well that ends well. I'm just glad to clear up the misunderstanding." Xenovia reassured the girl.