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The next morning, under the resentful gazes of the other girls, I quickly pulled Akeno out of the house, afraid that if I stayed any longer, I'd be caught in a crossfire.
Then, Akeno and I went on a date, just like a normal couple, doing things like shopping and buying clothes.
During this time, Akeno's mood gradually improved, and she smiled, her arms wrapped around Kyoya's.
Eventually, under Akeno's guidance, we headed towards the outskirts of town. After climbing a set of stone steps, we arrived at a Shinto shrine with a red torii gate.
Entering the shrine, Akeno went to a side room and changed into a red and white miko outfit before returning.
Seeing Akeno in her miko attire, I couldn't help but admire her. The outfit perfectly suited the image of the "Priestess of Thunder."
Noticing my gaze, Akeno blushed, a rare sight. "Staring at me like you want to devour me whole..."
I couldn't help but praise her. "You look amazing in that outfit, Akeno. I love it!"
Akeno was quite happy.
"Ara~ such sweet words~"
Then, Akeno sat beside me, snuggling into my arms, enjoying this rare moment of peace and quiet.
After a while, Akeno slowly began to speak.
"Kyoya, you've saved Rias and Kiba. I wonder if you can save me too?"
Hearing Akeno's trembling voice, I hugged her tighter and comforted her. "Akeno, you're my woman. Of course, I'll save you."
"So, can you tell me about your past, Akeno?"
Then, Akeno told me about her past...
Her mother was a miko from the Himejima family, one of the five main families of Exorcists in Japan. Her father was the Fallen Angel Cadre Baraqiel.
One day, Shuri Himejima happened to encounter the injured Baraqiel.
Because Shuri was kind-hearted, she treated Baraqiel's injuries. Later, during his recovery, the two fell in love and had Akeno.
Akeno inherited her father Baraqiel's bloodline, born with a pair of black Fallen Angel wings. She lived happily with her father and mother.
However, her existence violated the principles of the Himejima clan, which adhered to Japanese Shintoism. So, when her father, Baraqiel, left home on a mission for Azazel—The head of the Himejima family at the time, sent a group of his men to demand that Akeno's mother hand over Akeno to them.
Her mother, in order to protect her, was cruelly killed by them. Although Baraqiel rushed back, he was too late to save her mother's life.
Therefore, she not only hated her own black wings and Fallen Angel blood, but also hated her Fallen Angel father, Baraqiel, because he had implicated her mother. So, she also refused her father Baraqiel's protection.
After leaving her father, Baraqiel, she began to wander alone, making a living by helping people ward off evil spirits.
However, she was constantly hunted by the Himejima family during her travels. Several times, she was saved from certain death thanks to Shemhazai and Azazel's intervention.
Finally, when Himejima Family Head led another attack to capture her, she was saved by Rias and Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, Zeoticus' Bishop.
After some discussion between Rias and her family and the Himejima clan, she was taken in by the Gremory family, finally safe from persecution.
She then stayed at the Gremory household, receiving an education and growing up alongside Rias, becoming her best friend and, eventually, one of her peerage members.
After telling her story, memories of the past flooded her mind, and Akeno covered her face with her hands in anguish. "I have the blood of a Fallen Angel, a Devil, and a human flowing through my veins. I'm such a horrible woman..."
For a moment, Akeno laughed in a slightly neurotic way, but tears filled her eyes, and her body trembled constantly.
Seeing Akeno in so much pain, I felt heartbroken for this poor girl.
"I don't care if you have Fallen Angel blood, Akeno. I still love you. I always have, and I always will."
Then I gently wiped away the tears on Akeno's face and softly expressed my feelings.
Hearing my answer, Akeno was relieved, and then a gentle smile, different from her usual one, appeared on her face.
"Kyoya, I find myself falling more and more in love with you!!"
Saying this, Akeno took the initiative, wrapping her arms around my neck and kissing me passionately.
I embraced Akeno's slender waist and responded eagerly.
After a long while, the two slowly separated.
"If it weren't for the fact that we're short on time, I'd definitely ravage you right here and now."
I embraced Akeno, a mischievous grin on my face, and then continued, "So, Michael should be coming soon, right?"
"Hmm? Kyoya, how do you know Michael-sama is coming?"
Akeno was surprised, then asked curiously.
"Hehe, that's a big secret. I can't tell you right now. But you'll know in a while."
With that, I embraced Akeno and waited for Michael's arrival.
Not long after, a familiar figure with intense holy light and twelve golden wings on his back appeared before me.
"Archangel Michael, Deputy Leader of Heaven, Long time no see!"
Before Michael could speak, I suddenly greeted him.
"Um, if you'll pardon my rudeness, have we met before?"
Hearing my greeting, Michael was stunned. He looked at me with a puzzled expression.
"Kyoya, do you know Michael-sama?"
Even Akeno beside me couldn't help but ask.
I looked at Michael and said mysteriously, "Heh, Of course, we've met. You just don't remember. But you'll remember me soon enough!"
Hearing this, Michael was still confused, but he decided not to dwell on it, given his duties and the approaching peace conference.
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