The Red Dragon Emperor of the Six-Eyes

Prologue

(– Fallen Encounter –)

Issei Hyoudou sat quietly in his seat, his snow-white hair catching the sunlight streaming through the classroom window. His vibrant blue Six Eyes, hidden behind a black blindfold, scanned the room with a sharpness that belied his calm demeanor. The teacher's voice droned on, but Issei's attention was elsewhere, focused on the ticking clock at the front of the room. He could feel the curious glances from his classmates, their minds buzzing with questions about how he navigated the world in near darkness.

A slight smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. He liked the mystery. Let them wonder, he thought.

Finally, the bell rang, a sound that brought the classroom to life as students began packing their bags and chatting animatedly. But Issei was already on his feet, his movements fluid and precise. With the bell signaling freedom, he slipped out of the room unnoticed, his tall, muscular frame moving with effortless grace.

As he walked down the hallway, he tugged at the collar of his open grey blazer, feeling the fabric slide against the black t-shirt underneath. His outfit, though uniform, had a casual flair that matched his confident stride. His goal was simple: find solitude.

Issei's senses led him to an empty classroom, and with a quick glance to ensure he was alone, he activated his power. In an instant, the world around him dissolved, and he found himself standing outside the school grounds. The wind rustled through his hair, the scent of nature filling his senses. He sighed, a contented sound that mingled with the quiet hum of the world around him.

Here, away from the prying eyes and endless questions, Issei could relax. But even as he enjoyed the brief respite, he knew that this peace wouldn't last. It never did.

Usually, Issei relished these moments of solitude, using the quiet to sift through his thoughts, untangle the complexities of his life, and simply breathe. But today, a different kind of tension hummed in the air. He could feel it—a presence that had been shadowing him for days, lurking just beyond his sight, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Well, Issei mused, if they wanted a moment alone, he'd give it to them.

With a deliberate calm, he made his way to the old bridge just outside the school grounds, the one that had long been forgotten by most students. It was the perfect place—isolated, silent, and far from prying eyes. Issei leaned against the rail, his posture relaxed, but his senses were on high alert. He didn't have to wait long.

As if answering his silent challenge, she appeared. The air seemed to ripple with her arrival, a subtle shift that made Issei's pulse quicken. The young woman who stood before him was undeniably striking—violet eyes that held a dangerous allure, a slender yet curvaceous figure wrapped in a school uniform that somehow managed to be both modest and suggestive. Her long, silky black hair cascaded down to her hips, shimmering in the dappled sunlight. The dark red jacket she wore bore a golden "P," a mark of an academy far from here, paired with a green skirt edged with white.

Issei's lips curled into a faint smile, though his eyes—hidden behind the blindfold—remained cold. Even with her beauty, there was no mistaking what she was: a Fallen Angel. The subtle energy she radiated was unmistakable, familiar in its malevolence yet tinged with power. She was strong, yes, but nowhere near strong enough.

"Beautiful," Issei thought to himself, but the word carried no warmth, only a cold acknowledgment of the facts. He had dealt with beings like her before, and he would again.

"Waiting for someone?" he asked, his tone light, almost teasing. But beneath the surface, he was ready. Let the game begin.

The fallen angel before Issei hesitated, her violet eyes flickering with what seemed like nervousness. Her voice, soft and almost uncertain, matched her demeanor as she spoke. "Umm," she began, a delicate blush coloring her cheeks. "I'm Yuuma Amano, and I... I wanted to know if you'd be willing to be my boyfriend!"