"I don't really have the strength to care."
"What's the point of going on?"
"I'm just going to die in the end, and all of this will be for nothing."
These are the kinds of things Rias hears from her new junior, who seems hateful to everything around...
"So... I finally get to meet'cha. Kinda weird for you to suddenly appear out of nowhere and request my audience. Even more so for a meet and greet, Mikey." I felt a chill go down my spine, gritting my teeth in response.
'A powerful Holy Sword is nearby. Seems he brought something powerful with him.'
My suspicions for that was confirmed when a bright light appeared in front of him, materializing into a sword I've yet to see in my runs.
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"Behold, young Nephilim."
The sword floated down to the ground, stabbing gently into the floor.
"This is Ascalon. This holy sword has also earned another name. Dragon Slayer."
"Dragon Slayer? Heh, one hell of a nickname." "It is the name the sword's previous wielder quite capably earned. Many Dragons fell to the power contained in this blade." "That'll explain why I've been feeling on edge. With Ddraig's essence rubbing off on me due to being around my bro all the time, I guess I can sense when something's a danger to him." "Fear not, Neito Shumitto, for this weapon was sent onto you from the high council." "What? Really?" "Really. We hoped you might be able to assimilate with your Eternal Judgement Sacred Gear. I've heard your reputation and invitation as the leader of the Indigo Faction, a culmination of the Three Factions with you as the glue that keeps it all together. I had hoped that the strength of Ascalon would give you the blade of a king, the blade of a leader." "But this is Heaven's sword. Why give it to someone who's also affiliated with the Fallen and the Devils?
"Hear me, child. The time has come for all of us to work together. Your Faction was the forefront of it. The Great War ended large scale fighting, but as you know, we still have small skirmishes." I gave him an angrier grin.
"Skirmishes? You call what happened a skirmish? Half of all of that was your fault to begin with." "I know, and if this is allowed to continue, all will be brought to ruin. It is entirely possible that a different power may attack us in all of the confusion." I looked down.
"The Khaos Brigade..." "Yes. There are more things in our philosophy than we'd like. This upcoming summit will provide us a great opportunity." I grinned, standing up.
"You're right. It'll finally give the Factions a chance to work together. This could be an end to years of senseless fighting." He nodded in agreement as I eyed Ascalon.
"And this is a gift from your faction to mine?" "Yes. This would not be the first time we'd come together, but this will make it official for all of us. Please, help us align the goals of the Three Great Powers." I looked to him, then turned my eyes back to Ascalon.
"Assimilate it with Eternal Judgement. Is it possible, Tetra?" {With enough determination, it can be done. You already have the magical prowess to take this sword into your body.} "Then let's do it." I grabbed the hilt of the sword, grunting as the blade's holy aura masked me. A burst of aura erupted from the both of us, then it burned like a roaring flame. The sword's blade began to change color as my eyes' irises turned to golden slits. One last burst of power made the ground shake, then... nothing. I stood in front of Akeno and Michael, taking a breath as I looked at Ascalon, seeing the blade was now a deep shade of indigo. I looked in the reflection, seeing my eyes.
