A Sudden Request? Take Me In? (Monthly Ticket Request)

(Congratulations to 'Liunian Chengshang Love' for becoming this book's sect leader!)

(Many thanks to 'Liunian Chengshang Love' for the 25,888 reward, and to 'Fairy Gintama' for the reward as well!)

As evening approached, Noah left the academy and walked back toward his apartment. Looking at the empty space beside him, he let out a long, long sigh.

"You said something so cute and cool like, 'I'll protect you from now on,' but the moment Rias called for you, you still abandoned me, didn't you?"

Just like when he had gone home yesterday, Koneko had not returned with Noah today.

There was no other reason. Rias had sent Koneko out on patrol, apparently intending to see whether she could find whoever had infiltrated her territory.

Noah's encounter with Freed could have been either a minor or major matter.

After all, not only was Freed himself a dangerous individual, but whoever stood behind that dangerous man was also a formidable enemy to Rias.

As a Stray Exorcist, Freed was undoubtedly backed by the Fallen Angels.

And since Freed had infiltrated Rias's territory, it was entirely possible that the Fallen Angels behind him had come here as well.

Therefore, just in case, Rias had Koneko patrol the area. At the very least, they needed to confirm that there were no signs of enemies around Kuoh Academy before they could relax.

Normally, this sort of task would have been more suitable for Yuto Kiba.

Unfortunately, Issei Hyodo, as a Sacred Gear wielder, clearly needed more protection than Noah.

Since the Fallen Angels might have infiltrated this city, Issei Hyodo, a Sacred Gear wielder, might very well become their target.

Thus, at a time like this, Yuto Kiba not only could not leave Issei Hyodo's side, but also had to protect him even more thoroughly