Player of Fate

Strays (Part II)

The girls stiffen and their eyes widening in shock, no doubt not expecting me to have any knowledge about the supernatural world. I can understand since it's not common knowledge that the Age of the Gods hasn't ended yet in this world compared to [Type-Moon].

"W-Well..."

"I'm not going to question why members of the Vatican decided to side with the Grigori, since it's none of my business. I just wanted to confirm something." I said before the blonde could finish her sentence "But I have info that might interest you ladies, if you want to hear about it. If not, then I'll take my leave."

Argento and Hyōdō looking at each other for a few seconds, like those talking with your friend or lover through eye contact alone, before the latter turning towards me with a slight cautious expression on her face "We would like to hear what you have to say... Um..." Hyōdō trailed off when she remembered that she doesn't know my name.

"Raiga Kōjiro." I introduced myself, the first step of building trust between two or more people.

"Isane Hyōdō." The brunette introduced herself with a slight nod.

"I'm Asia Argento." Argento said with a smile on her face before doing a slight bow... So Hyōdō taught her a bit of Japanese culture, that's a bit unexpected "Its nice to meet you."

I nodded before turning around and looked towards Raynare "You can go ahead to school, I'll catch up later."

Raynare nodded before walking away from the area, and when I was sure that she wasn't near us anymore, I thought about my next move. How can I bring Argento and Hyōdō away from the Church, where Raynare's ragtag group is chilling out?

...

...Maybe I can convince them that the Fallen Angels in Kuoh are after their [Sacred Gears]? I remember that the Grigori had a device that allows them to extract a [Sacred Gear] from a [Sacred Gear] wielder. I'll inform them while we're heading towards the church in order to make myself less suspicious, since Hyōdō here once lived here and might still remember where the Church was located if she went to a mass before, or asked someone in town for directions.

"Follow me, I'll lead you to the Church in Kuoh while we talk." I said with a gesture to follow me before walking towards the direction of the Church.

And so we ended up on our way to the base of the Fallen Angels and their servants, the Nuns following beside me.

"So, is this info about the Fallen Angels?" Hyōdō asked with a look of curiosity and I can feel that she's cautious around me. It's understandable since I'm just a stranger that suddenly talked to them, and now leading them to a place that they probably didn't know... She has a good head in her shoulders, definitely much smarter then Raynare.

"Yes." I nodded towards the brunette "Have you heard that the Governor of the Grigori, Azazel, is rumoured of having an addiction for studying [Sacred Gear]?" I asked, getting head shakes from the duo. Looks like even the Church doesn't know off Azazel's obsession with [Sacred Gear] "Well, there are rumours centring around other [Sacred Gear] wielders having gone missing

"I see..." Hyōdō muttered to herself before looking back at me with a questioning look on her face "But that's not related to the Church in this town. So what's the point of that info?"