True High School DxD

Volume 2 Chapter 7

Next Life. Victory or Defeat

A few days after the match concluded—.

All members of both teams, except Crom Cruach, gathered to celebrate the victory of team [Sekiryuutei of the Blazing Truth] and enjoy a post-match party in the Hyoudou Residence's living room. Well, even though the tournament was still ongoing, this wasn't that big of a party as it was basically just everyone sharing a meal together.

Amidst that—

[Nice job everyone! Cheers!]

Following the toast, everyone gulped down their juice. Rias seemed to have calmed down after drinking from her glass as she sighed.

"Fu–, now that the tournament has ended, the awkwardness and tense atmosphere that was present due to our match is gone now... Congratulations, Ise."

Rias congratulated me. Following that, the members of the [Rias Gremory] team also did the same.

"Yeah, thank you."

Rias then informed me in response to my honest gratitude.

"This means that we'll be backing you up from now on."

Akeno-san continued.

"Yeah, that's right. We'll support you, Ise-kun, so that you can keep gaining victories."

Koneko-chan also nodded.

"...Yes. Aim to be the champion."

"I'll also help you as much as I can."

"The same with me and Valerie!"

"If there's anything that you need from me, please don't hesitate to ask."

Kiba, Gasper and Valerie said the same!

"Thanks, everyone!"

I almost teared up due to my servants' and comrades' kindness! Rias then asked Lint-san.

"Lint, what are you going to do from now on?"

Lint-san chowed down her piece of meat in one go and then replied,

"I'll basically accompany you guys. However, I'm also a bit concerned about Cao Cao-sensei."

Lint-san was curious about Cao-Cao and the new Hero Faction, after all. Kiba then asked His Eminence,

"How about Your Eminence?"

His Eminence came to this country as a member of Rias's team. Now that Rias' team had been disbanded, he wondered what His Eminence would do from now on, to which His Eminence replied,

"I participated in this tournament in order to be one of Rias-hime's swords. However, my participation in the tournament has ended. —Still, I sense a disturbing atmosphere. I think I will be staying in Kuoh Town until the tournament ends."

Ooh! There were so many questions that I wanted to ask and things to learn from His Eminence! If we could fight alongside His Eminence, then there's nothing more reassuring than that! Now, about Crom Cruach who didn't turn up today... Ddraig said,

[Well, he'll show himself if there's a strong enemy.]

It's true that this tournament had ended for Crom Cruach. However, it seemed like he would show up and join the fight if a strong Evil God appeared. While both teams were having fun, the fourth match of the tournament was about to begin soon.

"Now, I am curious about the next match..."

That's right, the winner of the fourth match would become the next opponent of [Sekiryuutei of the Blazing Truth]. We were curious about the match because of that. And several days after the celebration party—. Everyone who lived in the Hyoudou Residence and the people who were a part of the ORC gathered before the television in the living room as we looked at the screen.