Reborn of The Mercenary: [Toji Fushiguro x Highschool DxD]

Chapter 10: Divine Encounter

Evening, Kuoh Town

Toji Fushiguro walked home, the crimson card Rias had given him tucked securely in his pocket. The meeting with Rias Gremory replayed in his mind, her words and the implications of their alliance weighing heavily on him. He was lost in thought, pondering the complexities of this new world he had found himself in.

Suddenly, Toji stopped in his tracks. He felt an overwhelming presence, unlike anything he had encountered before. It was a monstrous calmness, an aura of immense power that sent chills down his spine. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and every hair on his body stood on end. His instincts screamed danger, every cell and muscle in his body feeling the grip of fear.

"What is this feeling? Why do I feel like I'm about to die?" Toji thought, his mind racing.

Before he could react, a ray of white light pierced the evening sky, illuminating the surroundings. In the radiant glow stood a man, his white hair and cold blue eyes exuding an aura of divinity. Toji's eyes widened in shock. He recognized this man, but something was different. White wings floated behind him, lifting him effortlessly into the air. This was no ordinary person-this was a pure angel.

The angel looked down at Toji with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. "I don't know you, but you seem somehow familiar," he said, his voice calm yet menacing. He paused, then continued, "This disgusting evil aura of yours needs to be annihilated in the Lord's name."

The angel stretched his hand out in front of him, and a purple beam of energy began to form. Toji stood frozen, paralyzed by the sheer pressure of this celestial being. He couldn't move, couldn't think-only feel the impending doom.

The purple laser shot toward him with blinding speed. Toji's left hand and part of his body were obliterated in an instant, blood splattering onto the ground. The pain was excruciating, and he collapsed, gasping for breath, his vision blurring.

The angel looked down at Toji, his eyes devoid of emotion. "You should not exist in this world."

Toji lay in a pool of his own blood, every movement a struggle. His mind, clouded by pain and confusion, fixated on the only thing that might save him. With his remaining strength, he reached into his pocket and pulled out Rias's card. As his fingers touched the card, he felt a strange sensation, a glimmer of hope amidst the agony.

Everything began to fade to black, the world around him slipping away. The last thing he saw was the angel's indifferent gaze as he was disappearing, and the last thought in his mind was a desperate plea for help.

To be continued...