Fate DxD

Chapter 85

I suck in energy, healing Isabella's violent blows, which make my nose bleed. I've used up a lot of stamina and energy, and I've got about a quarter of what I've accumulated left. It's rather frustrating, but never mind, I'll have to gain time against Riser.

"Apparently, Isabella and I took this [Pawn] lightly. As Ravel-sama said, we shouldn't have seen it as an ordinary [Pawn]." I can hear Carlamaine talking in the distance, still trapped among Kiba's multitude of blades. "He even destroyed a building as if it was nothing... It's terrifying..."

"Ah that... Let's just say that our Senji-kun's blood runs a little too hot sometimes... but it helps us in situations like this." Kiba comments.

(I don't know if I should take this the wrong way...)

"But a demon sword bearer.... what a fortune. I may have the destiny of met swordsman who carries special swords." Carlamaine frees herself from the swords and stands as best she can, impaled in several places.

"Hmm? So there's someone other than me who uses demonic swords?" Kiba seems interested.

"No, it wasn't a demonic sword. It was a holy sword." Carlamaine replies.

Kiba's expression changes instantly, a heap of murderous intent emanating from him.

"Tell me more about this sacred sword-bearer." Kiba asks in a low voice.

"Hmm, it seems this swordswoman has some connection to you. But since we're swordsmen, talk would be rude, I'd answer you with my sword!" Carlamaine brings her blade forward again.

"...That's right... If your mouth can move, then there won't be any problem even if you're at death's door." Kiba's mood change is sudden.

Both express murderous intentions to the other. I can feel it from here. I'm seriously beginning to wonder what his problem is with a simple holy sword...

Suddenly, I hear several footsteps behind me. I turn around to see four girls walking nonchalantly towards me.

"So it's here."

"Huh? Where's big sister Isabella?"

"Don't tell me she was defeated?"

There are two [Pawns], one [Bishop] and one [Knight]. The last remaining members of Riser. Do they want to try a final attack here? The problem is that Kiba is busy with the other [Knight], so I'm alone against them. I can still hear and see the distant explosions and flashes of lightning ravaging part of the field. But no news from Rias and Asia.

(Has the plan been compromised, no... we'd have been warned, so...)

"Hey, [Pawn]-kun over here." One of the girls points at me.

"What can I do for you?" I ask, getting into position.

"Riser-sama says he wants to take on your princesses one-on-one, but she won't answer. Warn her." Asks another.

So Riser wants to get in on the action. Too bad for him, I'm not going to warn her or let him do it.

[Senji-san, can you hear me? Senji-san?] Asia's voice is heard through the earpiece.

"I read you Asia, is everything okay on your end?" I ask.

[Not really, Akeno-senpai is taking longer than expected to confront the opposing [Queen], so President decided to speed up the plan, we're getting out of the base and joining you!]

"...Roger... Take care on the way, normally you won't meet anyone but you never know." I hesitate.

[Senji-san? Is something wrong?] And as I suspected, Asia sees it very clearly.