DxD: The Dragon Oppai {Chapter 30: Exorcists!! } (Patreon)

"I wasn't mocking you. Given the number of devils in this town, it would make sense for the church to investigate. Besides, that object on your back looks like a sword. What could you possibly be doing here with a weapon like that?" Issei questioned, glancing at Xenovia.

The two girls exchanged a brief glance, taken aback by Issei's astute observation. Irina cleared her throat before speaking. "How much do you know about the supernatural occurrences in Kuoh, Issei?"

"I know that my high school is filled with devils, I'm aware that the church in this town is a fallen angel stronghold, and I can see that you two are more than simple nuns," Issei replied, his voice tinged with a hint of weariness.

Xenovia's eyes widened with surprise. "Have you personally encountered supernatural phenomena?"

"Unfortunately, I have," Issei sighed, his gaze momentarily drifting off.

"In that case, we cannot allow you to become entangled in this. It is far too perilous for an ordinary person," Xenovia stated with a stoic expression.

"And you two consider yourselves not to be ordinary?" Issei questioned skeptically.

Xenovia shook her head. "No, we are exorcists."

"Like in the movies? You banish demons and all that?" Issei asked, a hint of amusement lacing his words.

"In a way, yes. We are here to retrieve certain holy artifacts," Xenovia explained.

"Xenovia! You shouldn't disclose that information!" Irina interjected, her voice filled with concern.

The blue-haired girl shook her head, her expression resolute. "It provides enough information to satisfy his curiosity while still maintaining our confidentiality. Moreover, your friend is already aware of the dangers present in this city."

"Speaking of which... how did you come to know about angels and devils, Issei?" Irina inquired, her voice tinged with anxiety.

Issei shrugged nonchalantly. "I'll tell you that once you disclose what you're after."

"Fair enough, Issei," Irina chuckled in response.

"Alright, well, you two must be hungry. Help yourselves to anything you want. I'll go make breakfast for myself," Issei said casually, walking towards his kitchen.

Moments later, a loud knocking echoed from the front door. Irritated, Issei glanced at it. "Please tell me you two don't have more friends coming."

"No, it's just the two of us..." Xenovia replied cautiously, her gaze fixed on the door.

"Wait, Issei, it might not be safe for you to—" Irina attempted to voice her concern, but Issei brushed her off and opened the door again.

Standing before him were two familiar figures—Raynare and Kalawarner. Raynare sported a black skirt and a lavender top, appearing somewhat casual compared to her usual attire. Kalawarner, on the other hand, remained dressed in her revealing outfit from their previous encounter.

Curiously, Raynare was holding a large tray of some sort.

"What are you two doing here?" Issei asked, his confusion evident.

"Kalawarner and I were sent to speak with you again. However, I thought we'd bring you breakfast as a gesture," Raynare explained, wasting no time as she brushed past him and entered his house, with Kalawarner following closely behind.

As soon as the fallen angels stepped inside, they locked eyes with the two exorcists. A tense silence enveloped the room as all four women regarded each other warily.

"I-Issei, keep your distance! They're fallen angels!" Irina exclaimed urgently.

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Issei's House

"I-Issei, get away from them! They're fallen angels!" Irina urgently warned, her voice filled with concern.

Raynare, taken aback by Irina's revelation, looked at her companions with a perplexed expression. "Are those exorcists!?" she asked, her voice tinged with confusion, as she quickly placed the tray she was carrying down on a nearby table.

Kalawarner stared down the two women, her eyes glinting with hostility. "Exorcists?!" she spat, her voice laced with disdain.

Xenovia wasted no time, swiftly unwrapping her blade and shedding her robes as she locked eyes with the fallen angels, her resolve evident.

Still standing there, his mind racing to comprehend the sudden turn of events, Issei was unsure of what course of action to take. Irina looked at him, her gaze filled with determination. "Run, Issei! We'll handle them!"

Confusion and frustration surged within Issei. "What the fuck is happening here?! Put that down!" he shouted, striding over to Xenovia and forcefully guiding her blade to the ground.

Caught off guard by Issei's unexpected strength, Xenovia found herself unable to resist his force, her blade touching the floor against her will.

"Ise, who are these people in your house?" Raynare questioned urgently, her eyes darting between the conflicted faces around her.

"If any of you lay a finger on him, I'll obliterate you, fallen angels!" Irina declared, brandishing her own sword in a defensive stance.

Curiosity gleamed in Kalawarner's eyes as she observed the scene. "Are those... Excaliburs?" she mused, her voice tinged with intrigue.

"Just like the other guy..." Raynare hissed under her breath, her tone filled with disdain.

Seizing the opportunity, Irina lunged forward, her Excalibur Mimic morphing into a whip-like form as she attempted to force the fallen angels back.

Raynare and Kalawarner unfurled their wings, releasing a flurry of black feathers that swirled through Issei's living room. Issei was taken aback, his eyes widening in disbelief as the feathers disrupted the tranquility of his home. The chaos escalated as Irina's attack missed Raynare, causing a table to topple over, and several pictures to crash to the ground. Reacting quickly, Issei released his grip on Xenovia's sword, determined to prevent further damage.

"Irina, put that down!" Issei's voice resonated with authority as he called out to his childhood friend, his tone laced with urgency.

Meanwhile, Kalawarner conjured a radiant spear and launched herself at Xenovia, the clash of their weapons ringing through the air. Their strength seemed evenly matched as they engaged in a fierce struggle, each trying to overpower the other.

In a decisive move, Issei intervened, his hand reaching out to grab both Kalawarner and Xenovia's weapon hands, effectively halting their battle.

"STOP FIGHTING IN MY HOUSE!" Issei's voice boomed with a mix of anger and frustration, causing all the girls to freeze in their tracks, their attention shifting to him.