The Twist We Need

Tannin

It's been a week with Sirzechs pacing in and out of her thoughts. They would always directly go to Issei in fear of her being reckless and sending him to train with Surtr Second, the berserk. She hadn't heard a single peep from Issei besides the complaint that she heard from Grayfia. Once she ran to the gym, it was too late since Issei and Surtr were gone. Not only that, but Issei was with Tannin and Surtr. However, she felt a little bit more at ease knowing that Tannin was with Issei.

However, while Sirzechs was dealing with her doubts of her decision, Issei was on the ground beat and chuckling. Currently, Issei was talking with Tannin and Surtr, who was in his giant form to match Tannin in size. "You know, sometimes I wonder maybe if I wasn't going to a co-ed school, then I wouldn't have so many enemies."

Tannin could only chuckle since he knew of Issei's story from him mentioning it during the week that they were training together. "Who knows? Maybe it wasn't you who was the issue but maybe the women that were the issue. I mean, if they knew of the hole being there, wouldn't it be common sense for them to close the hole up? How many times would you and your friends peep at them?"

"It was basically an everyday thing."

Surtr shook his head in amusement, "And they didn't have the plan of taking some wooden planks and a few nails to close the hole up?"

"Partner, didn't you also tell me that the entirety of the staff were women. So, wouldn't it become more of an alert if things that you did would go around. I have a feeling that either the women enjoyed beating you or enjoyed being admired for their body. It doesn't feel right that they still have the hole."

"Gotta agree with Ddraig with this one. How about this, you go back to school next week right?" Issei nodded his head, "Then check the hole again. If it's still not patch, then that just confirms that they know but don't care."

Surtr decided to ask, "Why did Sirzechs revive you?"

Issei thought of a response before nodding to himself, "So, we were basically best friends before I was murdered by a psychotic woman, and she revived me."

Surtr and Tannin looked at each other before laughing out loud, "Best friends? Come on, you both are basically always together. Are you sure you two aren't something more?"

Blushing in response, Issei shook his head, "I swear we aren't. Plus, it would be dangerous for her to even think about dating me. She is THE Lucifer while I am just a half-devil hybrid."

"I mean, you are also the boosted gear wielder."

"Is that supposed to be a high position in the supernatural world?"

Tannin looked shocked upon hearing that and asked, "Are you serious? Ddraig, didn't you tell him about the power of the boosted gear?"

"I didn't tell him since I knew that he would be safe within Sirzechs's cutches. I was waiting for him to be a competent fighter before letting him know the dangers and the power behind the boosted gear and the prestigious title it has."

"I mean, we have us two and you can always do something too Ddraig. Might as well tell him about the power of the boosted gear."

Surtr quickly looked at Issei and spoke, "My boy, the power of the boosted gear isn't something to be taken lightly. It has the power to kill the very Gods. The power to double your base power continuously with each boost is powerful."

Issei was going to say something before noticing that Surtr said the word base. "Wait, base... If my base form is stronger than that would bring my boosted state to become stronger!"

Tannin nodded, "Not only that, but if your base power is strong then you will be able to boost your power even further than before. You would be able to handle more boosts in total."

It was as if Issei was beginning to connect the dots, "That's why you were training me so hard! The training in strength, speed, and endurance. It was all to prepare me for the power of the boosted gear."

Swinging his right hand, Surtr could only smile in satisfaction, "That's right my boy! We only wanted to make sure you were ready for the power. Not only that, but we wanted to bring you closer to the power that we hold. Sirzechs would have been a great teacher if you were more magic based, but you're more brute force and strength based like a dragon or like me. Since we have been resting for a while, are you ready for some more training!"

Nodding, Issei stretched his body before getting ready. "First mission of training, you will need to carry these milk cartons in this box all around that mountain until you reach the top."

"What?"

"This will test your endurance." Placing the box on Issei's arm, Surtr watched as Issei nearly toppled over.

"What the hell! Why are they so heavy!"

"I decided to add in more magic to make them heavier. Can't make it too easy for you. Now, hurry up and get your ass to running! We don't got all day!"

Nodding his head and beginning to run towards the mountain, 'This is going to be a terrible day for me.'

Surtr and Tannin watched as Issei began running. "He's not coming back until tomorrow. Want to spar?"

Tannin shrugged his shoulders and nodded, "Let's wait a little bit before sparring. I want to make sure Issei isn't in the crossfire for sure. He may be already decently strong, but he isn't anywhere near our power."

Going back to Sirzechs, she was screaming on her bed while throwing the pillow across the room. "Where the hell are you, Issei?!" She was going to blow a fuse if this continued.

Grayfia was sitting down drinking tea while watching Sirzechs throwing furniture around. "You should calm down."

Snapping her head in her direction, Sirzechs marched up to Grayfia and grabbed her by the hand and lifted her up. "Calm down! How the hell am I supposed to calm down when that idiot is out there with two brutes?"

"Maybe you should have thought about not having him be trained by Surtr."

"Maybe I should rip you to pieces."

"I'd like to see you try."

"I will!" Attempting to grab Grayfia, the woman was able to dodge Sirzechs's attempt and dash away.

"Damn, maybe all that mass on your chest is slowing you down."

Sirzechs growled, "We have similar sized chests!"

"You're right. Maybe use both sides of your brain before making a move."

"That's it!" Sirzechs began spamming spheres of destructions at Grayfia, who simply began dodging and weaving through all of the attacks with ease while drinking tea.

She had dealt with a wild Sirzechs before many times. One easy way for her to beat her is by doing this. Throwing a small icicle at Sirzechs, Grayfia rushed towards Sirzechs while the icicle that she threw got destroyed. Once in front of the mad woman, Grayfia went for a quick upper cut but was met with...

"Fuck you, Grayfia." Sirzechs slammed her hands on each side of Grayfia's head and knocked her out. "Pesky woman... doesn't she know not to bother me."

Sirzechs couldn't help but look at the peaceful face Grayfia had while snoozing away. Deciding that it was time to get at Grayfia, she grabbed one of her marker with invisible ink and began doodling. She decided to search up goofy images to draw on Grayfia through the internet and couldn't wait for Grayfia to wake up and not know what happened.

"This will teach you not to fuck with me, Grayfia!"

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