The Path to Supremacy

the new arc

"What is the current status report on the mission.?" An old voice asked from behind a seat.

"Itachi and his team of misfits have reacted as you expected them to my lord. Currently we know he has called a friend of his to help him. Said friend is travelling with the white dragon emperor and an unknown female and are expected to meet up with Itachi in a day." A kneeling man said blankly with no emotion on his face.

"I see, young Itachi is still inexperienced and being hunted by two clans isn't helping him. But both he and the siblings he is helping are inconsequential. The one we need is the friend who is coming. Send our best assassins to greet our guests and make sure they know to break the group up. Getting Seigfried alone will be smoother for our plans. Leave now." The old man said opening his eyes to reveal red eyes with 3 black spinning tomoes.

"Hai my lord." The kneeling man said before he stood up and disappeared into the shadows.

"You have already thwarted me once young Itachi but this time I am being serious let us see how you react when you learn that you unknowingly led your own friend right where I need him to be." The old man mused before he too disappeared into the shadows.

(With Issei, Seigfried and Ambriel)

"So remind me again why you are here?" Issei asked in a slightly irritated tone as he eyed Ambriel who was sitting next to him. Seigfried had taken the seat opposite to the duo. The trio were currently seated in a train cabin and were travelling to Seigfrieds friends village.

"What I had nothing fun to do so I tagged along. Are you telling me that my presence here isn't appreciated?" She asked as she gave a small pout.

"You know doing that is unfair." Issei grumbled at Ambriel knowing that she was teasing him and had put him in a tight spot.

"Doing what?" She asked innocently making Issei grumble and then give a tired sigh. He then stood up and said

"I'm off to the toilet I will be back soon." Issei said as he left the cabin. As he closed the door behind him Ambriel let out a chuckle before she smiled softly.

"You know if you like him just tell him that you do, he won't push you away or anything." Seigfried commented absentmindedly as he stared out the window.

"Oh two questions 1) how do you know that? and 2) what makes you think that I am interested in him much less like him?" Ambriel asked with a raised eyebrow.

"We were best friends till both of us were 10 and we have regained the same level of friendship after we met up again so I'd like to think that I know my bestfriend. And two its really bloody obvious to everyone but him. Both of you have started talking more, you have even moved into the lucifuge mansion, Aine and Rossweisse are your friends and you forced yourself into coming with us today. Does that explain my reasoning?" Seigfried finished with a raised eyebrow.

Ambriel gaped a bit at the second part of the explanation and looked away with a tiny blush. "Ok fine, I admit he is different than the others I have been courted by before and he also doesn't follow any of the stereotypes I have heard before. He Makes me curious." She said honestly.

"Heh just talk to him, he won't turn you away rather he will give both of you an honest chance." Seigfried said. However before their conversation could continue the door of the cabin slid open and Issei entered through it.