A/N : Hello guys, welcome back! Hope you guys are fine in this pandemic. Well, I won't be talking much, I'm here because I just want to tell ya that I've read all of the answers that most of you gave me regarding the questions I asked in the previous question. So, apparently there's still no definite answer whether Shirou could replicate a Longinus-type Sacred Gears or not and also about will learning Touki enable Shirou to trace Divine Construct more easily. Though, you guys did gave me some good reasons why Shirou will or not be able to traced Divine Construct and Longinus-type Sacred Gears.

Anyway, I still have some time to think how to solve this problem, for now please enjoy the story.

Fate 6. The Mysterious Assassin.

The situation inside the chapel became chaotic.

Everyone are in shock and horrified as they saw the unknown figure just practically murder the Pope who was none other than the head of The Holy Church Creed itself.

"YOUR HOLINESS!"

David Cerro, a senior exorcist who was in charge of the security, quickly draw his holy sword, the Galatine, from his vestment and quickly went to confront the perpetuator who just attack their Pope.

David and a dozen of strong exorcists surrounding the unknown attacker who is still standing on top of the altar with their weapons drawn.

"Turn around and face your judgement, sinner!" Brother David spat angrily at the unknown figure who just attack the Pope.

The unknown figure calmly turn around, revealing his face for the whole audience to see.

The mysterious assassin is a tall man that has a masculine facial features with brown hair and silver eyes. He also dressed in a black trench coat and a matching black suits.

No body, knows who exactly this mysterious guy is, however it seems that Brother David knew exactly the name of the unknown man who has just murder the Pope.

"Of all the villains that could make their return, it has to be you doesn't it, Satanael? It looks like you managed to break free from your imprisonment." Brother David said with a frown, his grip on the Galatine tighten as he prepare himself for a battle that would be difficult to won.

David had his shares of fight against Satanael four years ago, and he must admit, Satanael is quite a formidable foe.

How come he's not?

Satanael is after all a leader-class Fallen Angel and also a former war hero of the Grigori organization. He was also one of the strongest warrior in the Grigori.

Though, he wondered how was he able to break free from his imprisonment?

The last time he heard when Satanael was defeated by the Slash dog team and Barakiel, he was then being imprisoned in the Grigori's most secure base in the underworld.

So, how was he managed to escape? Was there someone in the Grigori who helped him to escape?

Many thoughts appearing in David's mind, but he quickly shakes all of those unnecessary thoughts away from his mind. This is not the time to think about such matter, right now he needs to focus on the fight that's about to come.

The unknown assassin who's now known as Satanael, was unfazed with the current situation he is in right now. He did nothing and said nothing as he simply just stand there while his silver eyes calmly analyses the group of exorcists that surrounded him.

"Is this all the exorcists that you can provide?" Satanael asked with a blank expression and cynical tone. "You know that this won't be enough to stop me, David."

David clenched his teeth after hearing the fallen angel's words.

He is right. What the fallen angel just said is true.

There's no way they can stop this fallen angel with their current army. Their numbers are too small to face against the former Cadre in front of them.

If they fight him with their current number, then their defeat is inevitable. But even so, they must stood their ground and stop this high-ranking Fallen Angel before he can harm anyone else in this Cathedral.

That's right!

It doesn't whether they can win this fight or not. That's not important. Protecting the priests and nuns that has zero combat experience and the next generation of exorcists behind them is what important them.

It is their job as senior and elite exorcists to protect the weak and the youngsters. Even if they have to risk their lives in the process then so be it.

At the very least they could die knowing that at least they're able to prevent another innocent souls from falling.

It's bad enough that they have lost the Head of the Church Creed. There's no way they would let another innocent soul to die.

David had no idea what is Satanael's goal by infiltrating the Vatican Headquarter and killing the Pope. But, whatever it is that he's planning it definitely won't be good.

"You're right. With our current numbers, we won't be able to beat you." Brother David admitted with a wry smile. "But, we might be able to stall you long enough to let the people behind us to get away from here."

"ATTACK!"

Following David's command, the exorcists that surrounded the man who had assassinated the Pope, then begin charging forward at the perpetrator. Their lightsabers were drawn and each of those mass produced holy swords are aimed to attack the mysterious assassin.

"How foolish." Satanael commented calmly with a blank expression. Despite knowing that those exorcists are no match against him, and yet they are still attempting to attack him. "Well, might as well entertain them then."

With that, Satanael then jump down from the altar and he respond to their attack by delivering a vertical slash at the nearest exorcist, successfully cleaving him in half and it was an instant death to the poor exorcist.

Two more exorcists then came to attack from both his right and left side. But despite being attack from two sides, Satanael still appears calm as he easily block the attack that comes from his right side with his demonic sword known as the Arondight, and he effortlessly catch the lightsaber of the exorcist who tried to attack him from the left between his fingers.

Seeing that Satanael was occupied with blocking the attack that came from both his right and left side, an exorcist then tried to attack him from the front. Unfortunately for him though, Satanael notices him and the Fallen Angel then raises his feet and kick him right on the chess. Successfully breaking some of his ribs and send him crashing to the nearby wall.

Satanael then uses his immense physical strength to push away the two exorcists that's still try to attack him from his left and right side, and he quickly uses his demonic sword to block the incoming attack that came from David Cerro himself.

"How many times do I have to tell you, David? That there's no way that you can possibly defeat me. No matter how hard you try." Satanael said as he makes a mockery at David.

David simply gnashed his teeth at being mocked by the Fallen Angel, and he uses his anger to continue engaging Satanael in melee combat.

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As the battle between the mysterious assassin and the vatican's elite exorcists has begun, in the sidelines, the audiences of the Holy Swords Initiation that consists of non-combatant priests and nuns and also rookie exorcists are getting even more panicked and scared when the battle started.

Shirou can see that despite that the exorcists has the advantage in numbers, unfortunately it was useless against the mysterious assassin. Because from his spot, he can see that the exorcists are actually losing against the assassin.

That assassin is easily manhandling those exorcists so easily like it was merely a walk in the park for him.

Shirou is gnashing his teeth as he feels anger rising from within him. It troubles him seeing the exorcists are easily being manhandled by the mysterious assassin that just killed the Pope.

More and more souls are being taken as the battle keeps on going. The assassin not only manhandling those exorcists, but he also killing them one by one when he saw the chance to do so.

Shirou couldn't allow this battle to continue. He couldn't allow another soul to be taken by that mysterious assassin. He needs to be stop right now!

The red-headed magus march forward as he intends on joining Brother David and the exorcists to defeat the assassin that has killed the Pope.

However, before he can move any further, he was suddenly stopped by Sister Griselda who's standing right in front of him.

"Sister Griselda, get out of my way. I have to help them." Shirou said to the sister who's several years older than him.

"I'm sorry Shirou-kun. But, I can't allow you to join in the battle against that man." The sister told Shirou with a stern tone as she told him to stay away from the battle.

Shirou looks at Sister Griselda with a quizzing look after she told him not to butt in in the battle that's currently brewing between the assassin and the exorcists. "What do you mean I can't join in the battle? Just look at them!" Shirou said to the sister while pointing at the exorcists who are practically losing the battle against the assassin. "They are losing the fight! If I don't help them they will die!" Shirou said as he hopes that Sister Griselda would understand the reason why he needs to join in the battle against the assassin.

Griselda didn't give Shirou her answer immediately.

She understands the reason why Shirou wanted to help David and the other exorcists to fight off the man that have killed the Pope. However, she still can't allow the young man to join in the battle against that assassin.

Now don't mistaken!

It's not that she thought Shirou is weak or something, definitely not.

Griselda knows just how strong Shirou is and she also knew his feats when he fought against Walburga and the Hexennacht all by himself.

However, this is an entirely different matter. The enemy that they are currently facing is not a magician, but a powerful leader-class fallen angel who wields a very powerful demonic sword that once belongs to a legendary figure in Arthurian legends.

No, matter how strong Shirou is, she doesn't think he's strong enough to fight against the fallen angel. He will only get himself killed if he tries to pick a fight with the leader-class fallen angel. Which is why she can't allow him to join in the fight.

"I understand your reason, Shirou-kun. But, I still can't allow you to join in the fight against that guy." Griselda said with a stern voice as she leaves no room for arguments.

"But-" Shirou tries to argue, but Griselda quickly shut him up.

"Look Shirou-kun. If you still insist in wanting to help, then please take the others to the basement. They should be safe there while we deal with this assassin." Griselda said to Shirou.

"Huh? But-" Shirou wanted to retorts, but Griselda once again cut him off.

"Please, Shirou-kun. I'm entrusting their safety in your hands." Griselda told Shirou with a soft tone as she gave him a meaningful look.

Shirou becomes conflicted as he is now have to choose between assisting the exorcists to fight against the assassin or accept Griselda's request to take the non-combatant priests and nuns to safety.

He initially still wanted to assist the exorcists to fight back the assassin, but in the end, he ultimately decided to accept Griselda's request to take those who have zero experience in combat to safety.

"Fine. I'll take them to the safety, but you better take care of yourself Sister Griselda. Make sure you guys beat that son of a bitch." Shirou said to Griselda with a serious look.

Griselda nodded in response before answering, "Don't worry, leave that guy to us. And please restrain yourself from saying anything vulgar while you're inside the church." The sister told the red-headed young man who simply scratch the back of his head sheepishly when she caught him saying something vulgar.

"Yeah...sorry about that. It won't happen again." Shirou apologized to the older nuns.

"It's alright. Just make sure it won't happen again." Griselda responded as she accepted Shirou's apology.

Griselda then turns her attention to the young exorcists who became the participants of the Holy Swords Initiation. "All of you, I want each and everyone of you to come with Shirou-san and help him to take the priests and nuns to the basement. I want you all to be there to protect them in case if the enemy has an accomplice who's hiding somewhere in this Cathedral. Do you all understand!"

""YES MA'AM!""

The young exorcists choruses in unison in response to their senior's order.

Griselda nodded before turning her attention to Xenovia and Irina, "That includes you two as well!"

""WHAT?"" Both Xenovia and Irina shouted in disbelief when Sister Griselda basically told them that they are also will be helping Shirou and the other young exorcists to protect the priests and nuns that have zero combat experience.

"But why? We also want to help you to fight back the assassin!"

"That's right! We also want to avenge your holiness' death!"

Both Xenovia and Irina protested to the older exorcist as they voice out their desire to avenge the Pope's death. However, Sister Griselda immediately refused their request.

"No! This isn't a fight that you two can win, yet!" Griselda told both Xenovia and Irina with a stern expression. "You two might have more experience than the other youngsters, but you two are still not yet ready to fight someone in his Caliber." She continues as she mentioned at the assassin who's currently engaged in a melee combat with David Cerro.

"But-" Xenovia wanted to argue with her adopted mother, unfortunately Griselda shut her up when she realized that she wanted to argue.

"No buts, Xenovia! Listen to what your mother told you! When I said no that means no!" Griselda stated with a stern tone that leaves no room for anymore argument.

Xenovia initially still wanted to argue, but she eventually relented knowing that there's no way she can win an argument with her mother, especially once she had made up her mind.

"Very well, mother. I'll do what you told me to do. But, please be careful." Xenovia said as she begged to her mother to be careful when she decides to battle the mysterious assassin.

Griselda gives her daughter a warm smile before nodding. "Don't worry. I will."

She then turn her attention back to Shirou. "Please, make sure they reach the basement, Shirou-kun." Sister Griselda asked the red-head who respond to her by nodding his head. "Good. Now go!"

"Alright everyone, please follow me!"

After receiving the signal from the sister, Shirou immediately lead the audiences and the participants of the Holy Swords Initiation to the safety. Leaving Griselda and the other senior exorcists to deal with the assassin who responsible for the Pope's death.

"Alright let's do this then." Sister Griselda said to herself before charging towards the battle along with the other exorcists to assist David who's now struggling to keep with the assassin.

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"We should be safe now." Shirou said that to himself while leaning on the basement door. He then turn his gaze towards the people behind him.

"Is everybody alright?" He asked that question which he mainly directed towards the priests, nuns, and the orphans which he decided to bring along with him when he came across them.

Shirou received varied responses from the people he questioned. some response by saying 'Yes' and some others just nod their heads.

But all in all, everyone is basically alright. And that's a relief for both him and the young exorcists that also came with him.

"I'm glad." Shirou breath out a sigh of relief as he said that. Happy to know that everyone is alright and none of them are left behind.

The basement under the Vatican Cathedral is a very spacious room that stores a variety of old items. Even with so many people now occupying the room, there's still some wide space that were left.

Honestly, despite that many of the church officials told him that this particular spacious room is a basement, this room looks more like a bunker to him. The type of bunker that people usually use to take shelter whenever natural disasters occurs.

Shirou and all of the rookie exorcists have successfully carry out the tasks that have been requested by Sister Griselda to secure those who have no experience in fighting by bringing them into the basement in order to protect them from the assasin's grasp.

This is also precautionary action to protect the non-combatant church officials and the children from a sudden attack from the assasin's underlings in case if he has one.

They had no idea whether the assasin decided to attack the cathedral on his own or he's bringing his underlings as well. But, until things settled down, it would be best if they all stay put in this basement.

"Do you think they will be alright? Do you think they handle that assasin on their own?"

Shirou heard someone asked those two questions. He had no idea who asked those questions or to whom the questions are directed to, but Shirou felt like the questions are directed to him so he quickly answer.

"Don't worry, I'm sure they're going to be alright. They have both brother David and Sister Griselda on their side." Shirou respond as he tried to reassure the one who asked the questions.

Though, to be honest Shirou wasn't entirely sure whether David, Griselda, and the other senior exorcists who decided to stay at the chapel would be able to handle themselves against the mysterious assassin. Because the last time he saw them, they are actually losing the fight. Even Brother David who was considered to be one of the strongest exorcist in the Vatican Headquarter was barely able to hold his ground against the assasin.

He really hope that with Sister Griselda joining in the fight, they would be able to finally push back the assassin. Though, the cynical side of him is telling him that even with Sister Griselda assisting David and the senior exorcists in the fight against the assassin, it won't bring any significant changes in the battle.

And that is what worries him.

*BOOOM!*

Suddenly, the sound of a loud explosion can be heard by everyone. And the impact from the explosion shook the whole structure of the building. From the sounds of it, the explosion seems like it came from chapel. And that caused Shirou to become increasingly worried about the safety of the exorcists who were fighting with the assassin.

"That doesn't sounded good." One of the young exorcist commented while staring at the ceiling with a worried look. "Are sure they are going to be alright, Shirou-san?"

"I was, but now I'm not sure." Shirou answered truthfully.

Before the explosion happened, Shirou still felt confident that David and Griselda would be fine. However, after hearing the explosion, Shirou was now doubtful about their current condition.

Meanwhile, Xenovia is increasingly worried about her mother's condition. She knows that she's strong, but she doesn't know whether her mother can survive the battle with that assasin. Especially after she saw the exorcists that's being lead by Brother David were unable to fight back the killer of their Pope.

To be honest, she wanted nothing more than to leave the basement and assist her mother to fight the assasin. However, she is not that stupid to ignores her mother's warning.

If her mother told her that she won't be able to fare against the assassin, then that means there's no chance that she can win let alone survive the battle against that assasin. And it is likely that she will be nothing more than a hindrance if she decides to join in the battle against the mysterious assassin.

Her mother is right. She and her friend, Irina Shidou, might've more experience than the other rookie exorcists, but she definitely doesn't have enough experience to fare against an opponent who is as strong as the mysterious assassin who can easily manhandled a strong exorcists like David Cerro and the other exorcists under his leadership.

She couldn't do anything to help her mother on her own, but that doesn't mean she couldn't ask for help to someone who probably can. And thankfully, there is one person here whom she can ask for help to. Someone strong enough to help her mother.

"Shirou-san!" Xenovia called the red-headed man's name that caused him to turn his attention towards her.

"Hm? What is it, Xenovia?" Shirou asked the younger girl before him.

"Shirou-san, I know that I'm not in a position to ask, but please. Please help my mother and our other comrades who's currently fighting the assasin. They're strong, but we both know that they're not strong enough to defeat that mysterious assasin. You have seen it yourself just how badly they are losing the fight, didn't you?" Xenovia asked the red-headed man who in turn fell into a deep thought.

He's probably considering whether he should accept her request or to decline it.

She can see it in his eyes, deep down in his heart, she knew that he wanted to help those who's currently engaged in a mortal combat against the mysterious assassin. But she also knows that Shirou is also worried about the safety of people who are currently taking shelter in the basement. And she knows that he was probably thinking right now. If he went to help the exorcists who were fighting the killer, then who would protect the priests, nuns, and children here?

"I understand your concern for your mother and comrades, Xenovia. Believe me, I really do want to help them to defeat the bastard that have killed the Pope. But, Sister Griselda have entrusted me with the safety of those who have zero combat skill. And If I have to help your mother and the other senior exorcists then I-" Before Shirou can finish his sentences, Xenovia suddenly interject.

"Don't worry, Shirou-san. Let us take care of the pastors and sisters here." Xenovia said after cutting off the older man in mid-sentence.

Shirou blinked at Xenovia's declaration. He was about to say something about the blue-haired exorcist's statement, but Irina spoke first.

"Xenovia is right, Shirou-san. Let us took care of the guard duty here, we are more than capable to protect those who couldn't fight." Irina declared reassuringly to Shirou with determination burning in her eyes. "So, please just go and help Sister Griselda and our seniors."

Shirou blinked when he saw that all of the young exorcists are now giving him a look that basically told him to just go and leave everything here to them. It looks like they really wanted him to go and help their seniors who's currently risking their lives to take down the mysterious assassin.

He honestly still feeling doubtful, but after he saw the pleading look that Irina and Xenovia are directed at him, he found himself unable to decline their request anymore.

"Fine. I'll do it." Shirou relented with a sigh. "I'll help out Sister Griselda and the others. But, in exchange I want you all to promise me that you won't let any harm to befall them." He said that while pointing at the priests and nuns, and the children behind them.

"Don't worry, Shirou-san. We will." One of the young exorcist stated in determination.

Shirou nodded his head in approval, feeling satisfied with the answer. He then turn around and opens the basement door. But, before he left, Shirou turned around and said one last word to the young exorcists.

"Be careful."

With that, Shirou then left the basement and quickly make his way back to the chapel.

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He was too late.

By the time he made it back to the chapel, the exorcists have completely been defeated by the mysterious assassin.

Bodies are sprawled every where on the chapel's floor. From the looks of it, most of the exorcists have been killed while some were seriously injured.

The only exorcists who are still standing and fighting are both Sister Griselda and Brother David. And they are not even in their best condition anymore. But, at the very least they are in a much better condition than the other defeated exorcists.

By performing a structural analysis on Griselda and David through his sights, Shirou is able to tell what kind of injuries they are suffering from.

Sister Griselda suffers from several cut wounds and bruises, but overall she's fine.

Brother David on the other hand, he is in a slightly worse condition than Griselda. He suffers from a few deep slash wounds on his body and right leg, he also has scratches and visible bruises on his face. Seems like he received one hell of a beating from the assasin during their fight. But, despite his critical condition, David can still go toe to toe with the enemy who doesn't even have a single wound on his form.

Shirou watches as the battle between David and Griselda versus the mysterious assassin continues on. He mentally prepared to summon his go-to-ready weapon as he waits for the right moment to step in to the battle.

He needs to come up with a plan first before he joins in the frame. Jumping into a battle against a strong enemy like that mysterious assasin without a plan is a stupid and suicidal attempt. He had learned about this fact, the hard way, back in his participation in the Fifth Holy Grail War five years ago.

And so, while he tried to formulate the perfect plan and tactics that he can use to fight against the strong assasin, he watches as the assasin that he's going to fight is able to easily overwhelmed both Griselda and David.

Even with the combine force and team work from two of the strongest exorcists in Holy Church, they are still unable to beat the assasin.

Just how strong is he?

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They were losing the battle.

The other exorcists have been defeated.

And they are the only left that's still struggling to take down the Fallen Angel that have murdered their Pope.

"Hmph, This is getting dull. None of you are able to entertain me." The assasin spoke to both Griselda and David with a bored expression as he effortlessly block and parry every attack from the two exorcists.

"Dammit! Why none of our attacks are able to touch you?! How did you become this strong?! The last time we fought you're not even as strong as this!" David said angrily in frustration as his attacks are getting wilder.

"Of course I am! Unlike me from four years ago. Now, my power has been enhanced by Ophis' snake. Which is why now I'm even more stronger than before! Even my power now has surpassed Azazel's own power!" The assasin, who's formerly a member of the Grigori, stated arrogantly.

David widened his eyes in horror and realization. No wonder now Satanael became this strong. He have received the power of Ophis' snake. A manifestation of the Dragon God's power which can greatly enhanced a person's power after being consumed.

"You're crazy, Satanael!" Griselda remarks angrily at the assasin. "What's the purpose of you gaining that kind of power, huh?! What is your purpose coming here and assasinating the Pope?"

"Nothing, really, I'm just doing an errand for my allies in exchange for their assistance in developing the project that we are currently working on." Satanael reply easily with a calm expression.

"Project?! You killed our Pope just for the sake of your project?!" David asked while shouting at the Fallen Angel angrily in hatred.

"Yeah...it does sounded bad from the way you said it. But unfortunately, my job isn't done yet. Killing that old man is only part of the assignment that's given to me." Satanael stated in a casual tone which shocked both David and Griselda even more.

""What?!""

"Sorry, but that's all that I can tell you. Now, let's end this!" After saying that, Satanael then move to attack the shell-shocked Griselda. He delivers a powerful swing with his demonic sword at her.

Griselda who finally woke up from her shock, immediately raised her holy sword to block the powerful swing that's deliver by the Fallen Angel.

She was able to block the deathly attack right on time before the demonic blade could reach her. However, the force behind the attack proven to be too strong for her body to handle. And the result, Griselda thrown away after blocking that deadly attack.

"GAAAGH!"

"SISTER GRISELDA!"

David shout as he saw his fellow exorcist was being sent flying after blocking a powerful strike from the insanely strong Fallen Angel. Unfortunately, he didn't have the time to worry about her because right now his own doom is merely seconds away as he looked at the man who's going to deliver his end, has already raised his sword upward, ready to bring it down to David's head anytime he wants to.

"Time to meet your Dead maker, David!"

"Wha-?"

David didn't have the chance to ask Satanael what he meant by 'Dead Maker' because right at that moment, Satanael have already swing his sword downward and the swing was aimed at David's neck.

Satanael would've successfully beheaded David right at that moment, if only he suddenly got hit by a mysterious red blurr that come crashing into his form and send him flying to the nearby wall in the process.

"What in the holy name of-?!" David was incredibly shocked when he saw the leader-class Fallen Angel suddenly thrown away so effortlessly.

When he turned to look at the attacker and also his saviour, he spotted a familiar red-headed young man standing next to him while wielding a magnificent two handed halberd that looks pretty heavy to be wielded even for someone like him.

"Are you alright, Brother David?" The young man asked him while looking at him in concern as he dismissed the halberd right before David could study it even more.

"Yeah...I'm alright." David responded as he sighed in relief. "You came just in the right moment, Emiya-kun. You just saved my life. I owe you one for that."

"Don't mention it. I'm just glad I made it right on time." Shirou smirked as he turn his attention towards the enemy that he just send flying.

"Fufufufu." The Fallen Angel let out a creepy laugh as he struggles to get up to his feet. "That one managed to startled me. Congratulations boy! From all of the exorcists here, you are the first one who not only managed to land a solid hit, but also actually wounded me."

Both Shirou and David could see it. There's a glaring deep slash wound on the Fallen Angel's torso that was caused by Shirou's previous surprise attack.

"Sorry, but I'm not an exorcist." Shirou replied while looking at the enemy with a passive look. His hands open as he prepare to trace his favored weapon.

"Truly? Yeah...you don't even looked like one either." Satanael mused he dug into his trenchcoat for something. "So, who are you boy?"

Shirou didn't immediately answer the assasin's question because at the moment, his gaze is fixed on the demonic sword that the Fallen Angel wielded. But, moments later, he turn his gaze back towards the assasin with a grim look as if he was staring at something so sinister.

"I'm Shirou Emiya. I am the bone of my sword!" Shirou declared as he trace both Kanshou and Bakuya.

The battle between Shirou and Satanael is about to begin.

To be continued.

A/N : Alright, I'll be ending this chapter right here. Sorry if it's too short, I was planning on ending the chapter after the funeral ceremony for the Pope, but I'm afraid that would take too long, so I decided to continue it in the next chapter. Anyway, I guess this is for today. But, before I go, I have one question.

We all know that in Volume 11 Issei will die in his final battle against Shalba Beelzebut. And when this story reach the plot of that volume, do you prefer Issei to be ressurected and return as a humanoid dragon like in the cannon or do you guys prefer to just stay death and let Shirou completely take over the protagonist role even in the cannon plot story after volume 11?

Of course if you guys decided to make Issei stay death, then there's going to be some changes in the story plot for Volume 12 and so on. So, what do you guys think?

Alright, this is it for now. Please leave some reviews and I will see you guys in the next chapter.

Bye!