Soon, it was after school.
Abel strolled alone on the sports field, watching the girls sweating profusely with an appreciative gaze. However, he noticed a familiar figure walking by.
"Yuuto? It seems like his inner demon has already formed." Abel muttered to himself.
Yuuto seemed to be in a troubled state of mind. During this time, if nothing unexpected happens, he might encounter the Holy Sword user from the Church.
As for how to resolve his inner conflict, that depends on him. At most, I'll help clear out the minor enemies from the periphery.
After seeing Yuuto leave, Abel withdrew his gaze. Then he waved at the girls and left the campus.
...
Abel strolled down the street. Suddenly, he felt as if he was being watched. Abel looked up in one direction.
So it was Athena.
Perhaps sensing Abel's gaze, Athena vanished from her spot, leaving behind a few white feathers.
"It's a troublesome time." Abel said to himself.
He seemed to sense something, then frowned. "Who!"
Abel backhanded and grabbed the person's wrist. There was no reply, only a girl's cry of pain.
Abel turned around and was stunned after seeing who it was: brown hair, eyes similar to her hair color, and a uniform from another school.
She was Mariya Yuri, a Hime-Miko.
She possessed the ability to see through the essence of Heretic Gods.
If he had seen this girl before, Abel might have been very happy, but now it would be very troublesome. He could only pray that they wouldn't come together.
For example, Yuuto's Holy Sword shenanigans, or Athena wanting the Gorgoneion in his hand, and Voban who was preparing to summon a Heretic God again.
If nothing unexpected happened, it would be even more troublesome.
There was also a high possibility that because of him, the Fallen Angel or the Old Satan faction would cooperate with Voban, because he was a Godslayer and also a Devil.
Abel looked at Mariya Yuri in front of him and let go of her hand.
Mariya Yuri lowered her head. "I am truly very sorry for approaching you so suddenly."
Abel asked, "Tell me, what do you want from me?"
However, this girl didn't seem to hear him and then bowed to him.
"I know that as a Campione, your wrath cannot be appeased by an insignificant person like me apologizing."
"But please, be merciful and place all the blame on me alone."
Listening to this, Abel covered his face.
What was she talking about?
It seemed that past events made this girl believe that all Campione were brutal and merciless.
Voban, that old man, had become inhumane for power.
Let me guess, is that guy with the ponytail named Amakasu Touma going to jump out soon?
It seems like it's because of Erica. Perhaps the government agencies never expected that the strongest Witch in Italy was also taken under Abel's command this morning.
"It seems you've caused the King some trouble, Yuri."
The bespectacled man walked over and then bowed to Abel, "I am Ama..."
"Alright, alright, I know Amakasu Touma, from the History Compilation Committee." Abel interrupted.
Amakasu Touma looked at the King who had revealed his identity and was slightly stunned. It seemed this King was also extraordinary.
However, he wasn't annoyed. Being known by the King was the greatest honor.
"Haha, it seems the King knows us. Nice to meet you, Seventh Godslayer."
Abel waved his hand. "Speak, what exactly do you want from me?"
Amakasu Touma pushed up his glasses and said, "King, you are truly direct. Please, King, move to one of our strongholds and have a seat."
"Alright, lead the way."
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After a while, in a shrine.
The two sat facing each other.
Mariya Yuri changed into her Miko attire, brewing tea for them in the inner room.
"Apologies, King, although it may be rude, we have finally made contact with you."
Saying this, Amakasu Touma bowed to Abel. "This was my idea to get in touch with you."
"I don't care about these things."
Abel smiled as if remembering something and continued, "Actually, I'm more interested in knowing the difference between the Lion King Agency and you."
Hearing Abel mention the Lion King Agency, Amakasu Touma showed a helpless expression, not expecting them to interfere as well.
Facing the inquiry, Amakasu Touma thought for a moment and then explained, "Our History Compilation Committee and the Lion King Agency are both direct subordinate agencies of the government."
"Our basic duty, along with the Lion King Agency, is to manage the magicians of Japan, but the difference is that once matters between gods and magicians occur, we are responsible for investigating and resolving them."
"The Lion King Agency, on the other hand, handles magical incidents and manages non-human creatures, such as beast-men, vampires, and other such beings."
"So, although we are both subordinate to the government, our responsibilities are different, and neither side interferes with the other's duties. They do not deal with Heretic Gods, and we do not deal with non-humans."
Abel nodded, indicating that he understood.
Although both belonged to the government, they each had their own responsibilities.
The Lion King Agency had no family contact. But the History Compilation Committee had assistants from magician families, just like Seishuuin Family's Seishuuin Ena, who was also a Miko.
"Please, have some tea."
"Thank you."
Mariya Yuri brewed a cup of tea for Abel and then one for Amakasu Touma.
Amakasu Touma looked at Abel, not expecting him to be unexpectedly easy to talk to. It seemed the King in front of him was somewhat special.
"So, King, this time we're looking for you because..."
"It's about Erica and the Copper-Black Cross, isn't it?"
"Eh?"
Amakasu Touma was helpless, it seemed this King knew everything. His intelligence department was a bit too outdated.
"Then Amakasu-san, you should know what my identity was before becoming a Godslayer, right?"
"I know."
Amakasu Touma naturally knew Abel's other identity, a devil.
It was hard to believe that a Devil could become a Godslayer. But no matter what, they had to latch onto Abel. Since that was the case...
He looked at Mariya Yuri.
Although the honey trap was a bit disgraceful, it was effective.