#TIMESKIP 1 MONTH LATER#
#ADRIAN REYNOLDS POV#
"Are we sure that we are making the right call here? I mean, it hasn't really been confirmed that they are in Kuoh," I ask Irina and Xenovia
"According to everything that the evidence was pointing to. Kuoh might be our best bet for finding the rest of the Excalibur Pieces. If it's not possible, we give Griselda a call and tell her of the situation," Irina answers as I start staring at her
Thankfully, I already called Griselda beforehand and will meet up with her a few days after we arrive at Kuoh
"Alright," I start getting their attention
"Ok, we have no idea where to find out where any of their locations are, so we need to keep a low profile as much as possible. We are entering Devil Territory after all, if worse comes to worse, I reveal myself and say that we are a group of travelling magicians who are looking for a place to stay and that we wanted permission to set up in their city..."
I begin to explain several plans in order for us to stay in Kuoh for as long as possible
"Wow, you really thought about this," Xenovia comments, and I resist the urge to facepalm as I hear that
I am the one coming up with the plans since the 2 of you don't think things through
I resist the urge to do so several moments after, as I finish explaining
We wait for a few more hours
Xenovia takes a nap while Irina spends her time reading through some notes on Purification magics
I spend the rest of my time working on my new spell that I am going to call...
Reinforcement
A spell that enhances my strength, speed, and endurance(Durability)
I tried putting in the Rejuvenation spell, but it's too...finicky and clashes with some major and minor parts of the rest of the spell
Using a similar spell matrix as my Enhancement spell, I was able to combine it with the three spells
I am unsure just how strong it will make me, given that I haven't really had the chance to test it safely, but if I am in a pinch, I may use it as a last resort if anything
I put everything away as we finally land at the airport
"So...this is Kuoh," Xenovia comments as we get inside a taxi and start making our way to the hotel. I managed to get us set up on
"Yup, this is my hometown," Irina says, looking around with a smile
Looking around, I let out a small smile of my own
A few minutes later, we are finally in the hotel we are going to be staying in for the foreseeable future
"I am going to be setting up some minor wards, so remember not to drop your guard...
#GRISELDA QUARTA POV#
"That girl...when I get my hands on her..." I mutter to myself as I punch another stray exorcist on the face and frown
This is the fourth location that I have been sent to and have been ambushed, which leads me to believe that there might be a traitor in the church
Something that has become all too common these days
I might have to make a call...
#MICHEAL POV#
Walking on the side of the board of angels helps me remember better days when Father was still around
Days when angels weren't Falling by the dozens everyday
Days when our Father's presence ran through every nook and cranny of Heaven
A few minutes later, I come across the end of the Board, where a new plaque with the name of an angel is
Even if it is blank
I smile as I think about the Sacred Gear that allows Adrian to turn into an Angel
It wasn't surprising, considering that Father did turn some humans into angels before
What is surprising is the extent of Adrian's angelic abilities
Not just Light Bending but Light Manipulation, something that is rare among the angels, except the cherubs, Seraphs, and me
He also possesses Holy Manipulation, something slightly rarer than Light Manipulation
I touch the name plate on the board, and a frown comes onto my face
As I remember, the first time Adrian transformed several months ago, I felt the presence of an angel with Divine Energy
Why would Father create such a Sacred Gear?
Allowing a human to turn into an Angel may be easy to accept
But...that it bestows upon a human/Angel a... Spark of Divinity is not something that can ever be overlooked
That Sacred Gear is also breaking the chains that Father cast upon humanity once they were exiled from the Garden
That is...beyond my knowledge
Only my Father would know, and he is...no longer here
One thing is certain...there is hope for the future
I myself can interact with some of the basic functions of the heavenly system. But Adrian may be able to fully access it due to his inherent Divine Angelic signature
Father restricted my access, and he would teach me how to interact and increase my access to its functions...if Adrian can access the rest...there is hope for the angels...
#THIRD POV#
A horrific figure slumbering opens its many eyes with a sickening crack as it senses a familiar energy...
"No... no... no," It mutters every word, causing the ground itself to shake
Hate is infused into every single word
It slowly begins to move around, removing the debris on its body as it begins to shake, in a mix of hate and fear
"HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD," It screams out, causing everything around him to shake
"NO... NO... NO," It screams out again and again
It turns and twists, looking around, hoping to find some of its brethren
He stops as he looks upon the devastation around him
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH," It lets out a screech that resounds throughout the realm
It stops abruptly as it hears some of the debris around it slowly move
A horrific grin slowly spreads across its face as some of its brethren slowly bring themselves out
It looks at them critically, and disgust for their weakness starts to rise
Opening its mouth, its jaw cracks open, revealing a row of teeth eager to devour them
But...its mouth slowly closes as it realizes one thing...it can't afford to kill whatever is left of its kind
If it does...he might end his own species...
They need to recover...
#ADRIAN REYNOLDS POV#
"Alright...that should do it," I say as I finish setting up the wards and make sure that they are working properly
I nod to myself and turn to look at Irina and Xenovia, who are eating some food we ordered to be delivered
Surprisingly, I don't feel that hungry, sure, I could grab a bite, but I feel like I would be fine regardless...
I shrugged to myself as I walked over and serve myself some food
"So...what are we going to do tomorrow?" Irina asks as I finish grabbing my portion
"Well...I was thinking maybe we could go around town and explore a bit before starting our search. I don't really know..."