With everything discussed and out of the way, they began to scout the church. They did it at different times, at different locations, and the only person who got close to it was Issei, which with the assistance of Ddraig could make his mana practically impossible to see unless someone actively looked for it, and even then they would need to have a skill high enough to notice it was being deliberately slowed.
When they weren't scouting the church, they were continuing their training, more focused and intense than usual in preparation for the rating game, however, they were also all working together to train Asia, and the biggest was to get her used to seeing blood in a combat situation and wait for the appropriate time to approach someone, as now if she saw anyone get hurt she wanted to rush to them right away.
They didn't give enough credit to Asia, because whereas she was someone innocent, and to such a level it affected her training, she was also hellbent on being someone useful, and someone they could rely on. This motivation would be what would make her far more useful than she already was.
Scouting continued for two weeks, as Issei refused to waste too much time on this, he was sending Koneko and Kiba forward slowly, instructing them how to slow their mana to hide. Koneko had a small frame and even if she wasn't training in it, senjutsu was something that came naturally to her and when she wanted to hide, it helped her to do so.
Kiba used his speed to his advantage, able to scout a location fast enough that it would be hard to keep him targeted. Despite being a 'Knight', Kiba was starting to be more like an assassin, using his incredible speed and mobility to his advantage.
Even if they were the ones getting close, they weren't the only ones training to scout. Rias has a useful familiar to be able to look over the area from afar, and with concentration, both Rias and Akeno could use the natural flow of mana in the air.
It was easier to do with devil mana of course, as if they were to go onto the opposite side of the church in the distance out of range for the fallen to sense them and accumulate a large amount of devil mana, then head to the church once more and slowly gather it.
As the mana passed over the church at such a small amount it was hard to distinguish between it and other mana's in the air it also allowed them to relay information.
It was actually when Issei was watching over Akeno and Rias while they concentrated on their mana when they decided to move.
Rias released a sudden gasp as she pulled out from her concentration, Akeno soon following her with a worried expression.
''Issei, their about to kill innocent humans! One of the humans has a simple sacred gear that helps in energy restoration and they plan to steal it from them!"
Issei's face went from brows raised to Rias suddenly talking to a serious expression, they had already prepared a 'Attack' really. He and Akeno would pull attention to themselves while Kiba, and Koneko would both enter into the church to deal with the ones inside and help the humans.
Aisa and Rias would be at a distance overwatching communication and the job as a recorder.
Grabbing Akeno's hand he pulled her up and off her feet, pulling her onto his shoulder.
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Despite the situation, Akeno grinned as he was so forward in his action, even taking a moment to look back at Rias and stick her tongue out which made her huff.
''We start, warn everyone. Asia.''
''Wha- Yes Issei!"
''Stay safe, and just watch. I am sorry the world is not kind enough to make it so you never have to witness this... But sadly we must protect those we care for and those who can not fight for themselves.''
Her eyes widened a bit, inner conflicts happening but the important part, is her eyes focused and she nodded to Issei just as he turned and took off.
Fluctuating his mana suddenly to draw attention to himself as Akeno did the same, Issei moved to a clearing they had already scouted previously where they would prefer to fight in, letting Akeno use her magic freely, as well as letting Issei have the freedom of movement to basically ragdoll these poor soon to be featherless birds.
It was when they got to it and he set Akeno down did he began to prepare for battle, just then did Akeno suddenly turn Issei's face towards her as she shifted forward onto her toes.
Her lips pressed to his as she held the kiss for a few moments before she pulled away with a smile on her face. ''Thank you, Issei... For all, you're doing to help, not just us and the President and her family, but others as well, even the humans... You make being a devil not so big a deal... In fact? I think it's time I properly face my problems as well... After this, I would like to speak to you alone."
Issei watched as she stepped back, turning to face the approaching fallen as her wings suddenly sprouted, showing off her one devil wing and one fallen wing, Issei got a shit eating grin as he moved past her, his hand running along with her feathers.
''Their beautiful, just as beautiful as you... But Akeno? That was my first kiss that wasn't from my mother. Please take responsibility, I'll be in your care.''
He grinned just as he watched her face flush bright red, and he kicked off the ground, going to meet the three fallen that came into the clearing.
~THE YOUNG MAIDEN STRIKES AGAIN! AHAHAHAHA!!~