Issei Hyoudou, a "Perfectly Average" student [HIATUS]

Volume 1, Special Chapter 4 - The Linchpin's Plan

[Ddraig Speaking]

[(Ddraig thinking)]

[[Ddraig talking to Issei telepathically]]

{Albion talking}

{(Albion thinking)}

{{Albion talking to Vali telepathically}}

- Technique being used -

"Talking"

"(Thinking)"

"SHOUTING OR ANGRY"

"Serious"

<Talking through a phone or communication circle>

#Text communication, text message, message app#

Cover art Credit: From the intro of COTE season 3

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3rd Person POV:

Inside the ORC Clubroom

A few minutes after Riser left the ORC clubroom

Issei was lying on the sofa, allowing Asia to tend to his wounds while he listened carefully to the conversation happening between Grayfia and Rias. He heard that he had 10 days. Only ten days to train and set his plans in motion. Issei had worked on short-time schedules before, but he had never had such a troubling time limit. If this was going to work properly, Issei was going to have to ensure he used all of his time as effectively as possible. 

As Grayfia left, Issi began to pretend to wake up and sit up on the sofa looking around. Issei's sudden movement surprised both Asia and Akeno, who were seated nearby. Rias simply looked at Issei once again, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions. Issei looked around, before turning to Rias.

Issei: "Where is everyone?" Issei asked, feigning ignorance. 

Rias: "They left Issei, not long after you fought one of Riser's Servants." Rias responded, looking back at the brown-haired boy. "I accepted the challenge to a 'Rating Game'..." Rias spoke, looking at Issei and the others who were still gathered, before continuing, "We will be having a training camp to prepare and get as ready as possible."

Issei: "(A training camp? That might be a great idea.)" Issei thought to himself while looking at Rias, who seemed to be reassuring herself with her plan.

Rias: "Issei, everyone else heard," Rias spoke, breaking Issei from his train of thought, "the 'Rating Game' will be taking place in ten days. The training camp will whip you into shape!"

Issei simply nodded before turning to Asia, who now looked at him with a small, caring smile. Issei stood up from the couch and looked around, seeing the other members still there. Issei looked at the group and bowed.

Issei: "I'm sorry, because of my actions we have been forced into something extremely disadvantageous." Issei said, keeping his head bowed.

Rias: "Issei-kun, raise your head." Rias said simply, smiling at the brown-haired boy in front of her.

Issei did as he was told, and stood straight. Afterward, Rias began explaining the plan for the upcoming trip. What they would need to pack and have ready for the trip. Issei was somewhat excited, as this would be his first time out in the wilderness. Issei would take every opportunity to experience the new area and environment.

After Rias finished and dismissed the ORC members, Issei packed up his stuff and made his way back home with Asia in tow. Making their way off of the campus in silence, Issei and Asia continue walking. Each in their own thoughts.