High School DxD: The Red Dragon Sex Emperor

The Rating Game against Riser had begun.

As the Gremory servants, we were outnumbered by ten people, so we had no chance of winning unless we reduced their numbers.

First, we fought four of Riser's servants in the gymnasium and successfully wiped them out.

However, even after that, it was still six of us versus twelve of them—double our numbers.

Koneko-chan and I sprinted towards the field, but… Suddenly, an explosion hit us.

"Ouch...!? Koneko-chan, are you okay!?"

In the corner of the field, where the smoke from the explosion had cleared, I looked around, searching for Koneko-chan.

Since there wasn't an announcement from Grayfia-san, that meant she wasn't out yet!

Ah, there she is! It's Koneko-chan!

She had collapsed under a tree a short distance away.

"Are you okay, Koneko-chan!!"

"…I-Issei-senpai…"

We had barely avoided a direct hit from the explosion, but thanks to Koneko-chan's [Rook] trait, she only had a few grazes on her cheek and knee.

"…!? Ow!!"

On the other hand, I had taken some bruises around my left side.

"Senpai... Did you protect me by any chance…?"

"Ow, ow… Well, anyway, I'm glad you're okay, Koneko-chan." I gave a thumbs-up and forced a smile.

"Senpai… Ugh, d-don't touch me!" I tried to shake her hand, but Koneko-chan pulled her hand away.

"No, I wasn't going to..."

"Don't lie."

"Ara!! Your flirting time ends here." A woman's voice suddenly interrupted me and Koneko-chan's back-and-forth.

This was the person who kissed Riser during the engagement talks.

If I remember correctly… her name was Yubelluna.

"Evading my bomb, huh? Not bad... But what about at close range?" Yubelluna aimed a spear she held in her hand, concentrating her magic at the tip.

Then,

Crackle

"Ugh!!"

Clang

An electric shock hit Yubelluna's right hand out of nowhere, making her drop the spear.

Could it be!?

"Ah, Akeno-san!" Yes, the one who sent that shock was none other than Akeno Himejima.

"Would you kindly stop bullying my precious junior, Bomb Queen?" Her tone was gentle, but Akeno's eyes were clearly angry.

"I don't like that name, so could you not use it, Lightning Priestess?" Yubelluna replied with a smug expression.

"Both of you. Leave this to me and head to the field!"

"Y-Yes, ma'am!" Overwhelmed by her authoritative tone, Koneko-chan and I sprinted toward the field as fast as we could.

Immediately after, the sound of intense lightning and explosions filled the air.

Koneko-chan and I raced through the forest when suddenly,

"Riser-sama's three [Pawn] soldiers have been out of the game," Grayfia announced.

Oh, looks like Kiba took out some of Riser's peerage. I made a small fist pump.

"Issei-senpai…" While running, Koneko-chan suddenly spoke up.

"Hm? What's up, Koneko-chan?"

"Thank you… earlier. I've gained a bit more respect for you, Issei-senpai."

"Koneko-chan…"

"...But just a little bit, Issei-senpai is still a pervert." Koneko-chan gave me a sharp glare.

'Man, winning her over isn't going to be easy.' I thought.

Koneko-chan and I finally arrived at the field.

"Issei-kun, Koneko-chan, are you okay?" Kiba joined us there.

"Glad to see you're safe too." I let out a sigh of relief.

"Now then, an hour has passed since the game began, so let's recap the situation.

So far, Riser's peerage has lost six [Pawns] and one [Rook], making a total of seven retired, leaving nine remaining.

We haven't lost anyone yet, so there are still six of us. But we're still outnumbered.

Akeno-san is currently fighting his [Queen], while Asia is with Buchou at the base, well, that's about it.

"But what is Riser himself doing?" Kiba asked, raising the current issue at hand.

"Well, for now, defeating the enemies in front of us takes priority over worrying about Riser. Look over there."

On the field stood a girl in armor, a woman with a greatsword strapped to her back, a woman wearing a half-mask, a lady dressed in a twelve-layered kimono, two girls with cat ears, and a blonde girl with curled hair.

In other words, all seven of Riser's remaining servants, excluding Riser and Yubelluna, were waiting for us.

"It looks like they're planning to crush us by deploying everyone they have," I said.

"Yeah, it seems that way. What should we do, Issei-kun?" Kiba asked.

"Hiding any longer would be pointless. Let's go, both of you."

"Yeah." "Understood."

The three of us stood before Riser's waiting servants.

"...I've been waiting for you, servants of Rias Gremory!" shouted the armored girl.

"I am Karlamine, a [Knight] serving Riser-sama! Rias-sama's [Knight], face me in a duel!" Karlamine drew her sword and glared at Kiba.

"Heh. Since I've been challenged, it's only right I accept as a [Knight]. ...I'm Yuto Kiba, Rias Gremory-sama's [Knight]. Let's have a fair fight!" Kiba summoned his demonic sword and took a stance.

"Everyone, stay out of this! No tricks! Let's fight!" Karlamine commanded as she and Kiba sped to the edge of the field. The sound of clashing swords rang out loudly.

"Issei-senpai, I'll take on those two," Koneko-chan declared, targeting the two cat-eared girls.

"We are Riser-sama's [Pawns], Ni! And Li!" The blue-haired one was Ni, and the red-haired one was Li.

"I won't lose to you, Issei-pervert!" Koneko-chan said as she, Ni, and Li moved to another part of the field to start their battle.

Now then, who's my opponent…?

----------To Be Continued----------

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