While Luciana and the people from the Shadow Garden were taking over the identities of the Kouh High School students, the real students under Roxanne's cover safely arrived at the airport. Just as Issei and the devils were about to board the plane, Azazel and Rossweisse quietly called them over.
This action didn't attract any unwanted attention, as the other students were busy enjoying the super VIP services that the airplane staff was offering them. Even the teachers were no exception.
"Azazel sensei, why did you call us? " Issei asked as he looked at Azazel. He really wants to know what this is all about. Wait, could it be that they were finally able to fight?
Thinking about this possibility, Issei's fists clenched tightly. You know, he was ambushed every day and got beaten and couldn't fight back with full power because of the prohibitions that were placed on them.
Otherwise, he would have really wanted to give those hero faction bastards a piece of his mind. You know he, Issei, was never someone who would take a beating and do nothing.
Others also reached the same conclusion as Issei. So like Issei, their eyes were also full of fighting spirit and the thirst for getting revenge. For the past few days, it wasn't just Issei who was forced to fight while holding back. They too were exhausted fighting like this and are full of resentment.
Feeling the emotional changes for these kids, Azazel's mouth twitched. He, of course, knew that the reason why they got beaten up so much was because of Princess's training program. But just as the princess said, these guys are really too green and need to gain experience.
Now look, these guys only fought for three days, and they are already at their limit. During the Great War, the three factions fought each other continuously for weeks straight.
And with the movements of the Khoas Brigade, another view far more terrifying than the Great War will erupt in the future. And for this, these guys need to get prepared, or else they will die in just a few weeks.
Thinking about this, Azazel hardened his heart and spoke, " I'm sure you guys are frustrated with not being able to go all out, but don't worry; after discussing with the Shinto faction, we managed to get permission to handle the matter with the Khoas Brigade. But to avoid any diplomatic complications, we decided to let you guys handle it.
So, tell me, can you guys do it? "
"Hell, ya don't worry, Azazel Sensei, we will accept this mission. " Issei said with a victorious grin.
"Yes, what? Issei said, We will make sure to beat those hero factions and rescue Lady Yaska. " Kiba also added, drawing the nod of approval from everyone.
"We will also give a helping hand on this, " Saji said as those from Sona's peerage also nodded.
Seeing all the kids have no problem with the mission, Azazel had a satisfied smile on his face.
"Good, that's the spirit. You guys go; I have already made all the preparations. Go and beat the Khoas Brigade and make them pay the price. " Azazel said as he gave them a thumbs up while inwardly expressing his sympathy for them.
With the princess handling everything, these kids can't really do much to help other than be targets to attract attention.
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While everyone is joining in on the grand plan, Cao Cao and his poor hero faction members have no idea that they are about to face retribution. They were happily recounting how they managed to beat this generation's Red Dragon Emperor and how many yokai members they managed to anger to death.
Cao Cao and Georg, hearing these guys' reports, had a satisfied smile on their faces. It was their idea to send these guys to cause trouble in Kyoto in order to muddy the waters. They need time to finish the preparations to open the Dragon Gate.
And at this time, they didn't want the Kyoto faction to be peaceful enough to gather an army or even try to investigate them.
After all, at this critical juncture, they can't allow any mishaps. Especially when they didn't have Indra's backing. They can't bear any casualties; otherwise, they may really be devoured by the other factions in the Khoas Brigade.
Suddenly, a messenger came to the room and walked towards Georg. He then whispered a few words to him and stepped back.
Georg, hearing the news, had a look of satisfaction as he looked at Cao Cao and said, "Leader, we can finally make a move. The army has already hidden and is waiting for your orders. "
Cao Cao had a victorious grin as he stood up excitedly. He summoned his sacred gear and said to the crowd, " Everyone, did you hear that? Our time to act has finally arrived. Now let's go and show this world what true heroes look like. "
" Ohhhhh, " all the members of the hero faction cheered as they excitedly raised their weapons.
"Now then, everyone, let's go, " Cao Cao shouted as he signaled his right-hand man.
Georg nodded and activated his sacred gear. A purple fog appeared and surrounded everyone. And in less than a few seconds, the mist disappeared along with the hero faction members.
Just as the hero faction members left a teleportation portal open and members from the Shadow Garden came pouring out.
"Come on, girls, move it; we need to clean up this place before the others finish these pieces of shit. " Morgana walked out of the portal and commanded her subordinates.
"Yes, Lady Morgana, " the shadow garden girls saluted and went to work.
They divided into a team of five and spread across the base. One person took out a sack and vacuumed all the things inside the base like a vacuum cleaner. Then another person would come and sprinkle some powder on the ground.
Then another will chant a magic spell and sprinkle water, while another one will pour some of their magic power into the ground. Soon, a plant would come out of the ground, and the last member of the team would immediately cast a barrier surrounding the plant.
This series of actions happened everywhere inside this base, and soon barriers were placed every five steps.
Morgana, seeing their mission was 90% finished, nodded in satisfaction and shouted orders to retreat. After everyone walked back to the portal, Morgana, as the last to walk out, didn't immediately walk inside the portal.
She made a few movements with her finger in the air, and soon a magic circle appeared in thin air. She waved her hand, and the magic circle, obeying her command, flew towards the center of the base, rotating clockwise.
And Morgana didn't even wait to see what happened as she dashed to the portal with her quickest speed. And with her departure, the portal closed.
And no sooner than the portal closed, the magic circle that was hovering in the air began to shine brightly, and then with a loud bang, it exploded.
Although the explosion wasn't that huge, it managed to break all the barriers that were placed inside by the Shadow Garden members.
And the plants, without barriers blocking their growth, began to grow widely. Soon, the whole base was filled with wild plants that all bear purple flower buds.
The flower buds bloomed, and from them a pink gas began to pour inside the base. As for what this pink gas would do, you would have to ask the poor souls who would, unfortunately, come back and ask them yourselves.
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