"Is this cherry blossom?"
Rias looked at the pink petals suddenly fluttering down and curiously reached out to catch one. The moment she touched the cherry blossom, she understood what it was.
"An illusion?"
"Yes, it's an illusion, but the setting of this illusion seems to be to clear the memories of those who touch it for a short period. It's a very simple illusion, useless to us, but very useful to ordinary people."
"So, they're helping us clear up?"
"Probably because they also know that their movements are too big, so they're helping us out a bit. Otherwise, we might really be exhausted."
Himejima Akeno laughed happily. This wasn't just a joke, she was genuinely happy. If no one helped, she would have to run all over Kuoh Town. Good heavens, that would really be exhausting, even for a devil!
"Such a responsible attitude, could it be Michael from the Seraphim?"
Rias wasn't in a hurry to find her brother for practice for the time being.
"Rias, have you met Michael?"
"No, I haven't met Michael, but I've heard my brother say that among the four Seraphim, Michael is the kindest and most considerate, taking care of everything meticulously. This kind of follow-up behavior after resolving the enemy with explosive power is likely Michael. After all, if an archangel descends without notifying the Church, even if a battle occurs, they should first think about notifying the Church to come and clean up, rather than doing it themselves. That's not their forte."
"Indeed."
Himejima Akeno nodded in agreement. She didn't understand the archangels, but she knew the behavioral guidelines of those high-ranking beings. Have you ever seen a Demon King-level guy who takes responsibility for cleaning up after a fight? Isn't it always the subordinates who clean up? But this cherry blossom illusion that covers the entire town is clearly not something the Church could create. Therefore, this must be the Seraphim acting himself. Being able to do this, according to Rias's understanding, it's really only possible for Michael.
"Akeno, want to go and meet him together?"
"Huh?"
Himejima Akeno was a little surprised.
"You want to meet Michael?"
"That's right. It's rare for Michael to descend from Heaven, and he's even come to our territory. As the future head of the Gremory family and the manager of Kuoh Town, I should at least fulfill my duty as a host, right?"
"Then let's call everyone else, this is the Vice-Ruler of Heaven, the Right Hand of God, let everyone broaden their horizons."
Rias looked at the serious Akeno in surprise. Good heavens, that's the second-in-command of Heaven, someone others can't even see. Why are you talking about him like a novel animal to be exhibited in a zoo!
"What's wrong, Rias, is there a problem?"
"No, no problem, go call everyone else."
Understanding her friend's dark-bellied personality, Rias smiled and shook her head, agreeing to her request.
568. Ordinary Knight, Wang Xiaoming
At the entrance of the Fallen Angel's church, Wang Xiaoming was cleaning up the debris on the ground. These were fragments of the church building that he had accidentally blasted down after using the Sword of Promised Victory, and they had to be thrown away.
As for the three Fallen Angels, unfortunately, they were vaporized directly in the pillar of light. Instant vaporization, without even having time to melt, they were taken away by the torrent of light.
Keep a low profile, do things with a high profile! This is Wang Xiaoming's action policy in this world.
That's right, I'm not King Arthur, I'm just a small knight named Wang Xiaoming. What? You say I look very British, very King Arthur? No, no such thing, I never used to be called Arthur Pendragon. The Merlin beside me has nothing to do with Merlin either, don't misunderstand!
Moreover, I don't have the Holy Sword Excalibur, I'm a fan of King Arthur, those are all things I shouted randomly. You say the Knights of the Round Table voted to unseal me? Impossible, absolutely impossible! I don't know any of them!
In any case, Wang Xiaoming would never admit that he was King Arthur, but as for the attack method, Wang Xiaoming is different. Wang Xiaoming will behave exactly like King Arthur, what Holy Sword Release, even Holy Spear Release, Wang Xiaoming can use. As for what you think after seeing me behave like this, that's your own business, anyway, I'm definitely not King Arthur.
Therefore, Wang Xiaoming's setting for himself in this world is that he will never admit that he is King Arthur, but everyone knows that he is King Arthur.
While Wang Xiaoming was cleaning up, Merlin appeared next to him accompanied by a pile of petals.
"Wang, someone is coming."
"Who is it?"
"The manager of Kuoh Town, the young lady of the Gremory family, Rias Gremory."
"Oh? She's coming?"
"Besides her, there are also her servants. According to the information I have learned, all of her servants have come, it can be said that they are fully mobilized."
"Then what are they here for?"
Wang Xiaoming continued to ask.
"According to the information I have monitored, Akeno Himejima, as the Queen, sent a message to the other servants through her mobile phone, saying to take them to see the Vice-Ruler of Heaven."
"Hmm?"
Wang Xiaoming looked at Merlin in surprise.
"Yes, Wang, they think that the previous attack here was launched by Michael, so they are preparing to bring people to meet the Seraph Michael."
"This is really an interesting misunderstanding."
Wang Xiaoming couldn't help but laugh.
"According to Wang's performance, that kind of attack can indeed only be launched by a Seraph-level figure, so their understanding is not a problem."
Merlin analyzed seriously from the side.
"Alright, since they're here, then let them see what the Vice-Ruler of Heaven looks like. Merlin, go and greet them."
"I understand, Wang."
Merlin nodded, then her body turned into petals and scattered, disappearing, leaving Wang Xiaoming standing in place alone.
"So, what pose should I strike?"
The location of the church is on the outskirts of a park, relatively remote, and it takes a bit of distance and time to walk over from the outside. While Merlin is bringing people over, Wang Xiaoming can think about how to act cool.
Merlin, who received the order, appeared at the entrance of the park outside the church accompanied by petals. The timing was very good, just as Rias and the others were coming, she appeared in front of Rias.
When Rias and her group saw the petals suddenly appearing in front of them, they stopped together and looked at the petals. After the petals disappeared, they saw Merlin in a white robe.
"An Elf?"
The first time they saw Merlin, they thought she was an elf, because Merlin's pointed ears made her look like she had elven blood.
"Welcome everyone, please follow me, Wang is already waiting for you."
Merlin didn't answer them, nor did she introduce herself, she just spoke to herself, and after speaking, she turned around and walked towards the interior of the park.
"Let's go."
Rias didn't hesitate, she just raised her hand and followed in. The people behind her naturally followed in together.
Among the group, Issei Hyodo, the male protagonist of this world, was also there. He had only recently joined Rias's peerage after being killed by a Fallen Angel, and he had not experienced anything major yet, and was still a naive teenager.
The group passed through the park and came to the square at the entrance of the church, and saw Wang Xiaoming standing with his back to them, looking up at the church.
"Wang, I have brought the people."
Mery walked to Wang Xiaoming's side and spoke in a voice that everyone behind her could hear.
"Yes, thank you, Mery."
Wang Xiaoming nodded slightly and then turned around.
After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaoming couldn't come up with a suitable pose, so he simply stood with his back to them. After all, his persona was that of the righteous King Arthur. There seemed to be no point in adopting such an overbearing persona. His current sunny demeanor was quite good.
"Everyone, welcome."
With a sunny smile, Wang Xiaoming greeted Rias and the others.
"You are?"
Rias was a little confused. She didn't recognize Wang Xiaoming. According to her analysis, it should be the Archangel Michael who was here. Who was this person? Where was Michael?
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Xiaoming. I'm just an ordinary knight."
"As for you, I know who you are, the young lady of the Gremory family, Rias Gremory."
"It's my honor to be known by you, but I'm very curious as to why you are here, and what just happened here?"
Rias didn't think there was anything wrong with her identity being known. Many members of the 72 pure-blooded families of the Underworld had their information exposed. It was normal for her to be known. She was more curious about Wang Xiaoming's identity. The moment she heard the name, she felt it was fake. This person had blond hair and looked Western. It was too fake to give him an Eastern name.
And that so-called ordinary knight, would an ordinary knight be called King? And by such a powerful spirit? As a devil, Rias could easily see that Mery's magical power was many times greater than hers. According to this world's setting, that meant she was a Maou-class!
To be called King by a Maou-class being, he must also be Maou-class!
So, who exactly was this person?
"Well, I just arrived in Kuoh Town and was looking for a place to live. Out of habit, I looked for a church and found Fallen Angels here. They even attacked me first, and I had no choice but to retaliate. I didn't expect it to cause such a big commotion. I knew that the Gremory family were the managers of this town, so I figured you'd come. That's why I had Mery wait at the door to bring you here so I could explain properly."
"It's okay. Although the eruption did startle many people, you did clean up afterward, and..."
"Wait, are you saying that the pillar of light from before was your attack!?"
Rias widened her eyes in shock.
She thought it was an attack from the vice-ruler of Heaven, Michael, but you're telling me it was launched by a knight? And most importantly...
"Such a powerful attack, was your opponent a Fallen Angel cadre, Baraqiel? Or Azazel?"
If the knight in front of her was really that strong, then his opponent must also be very strong. When did the Fallen Angel cadres sneak into her territory without her knowing!
"No, it was just three two-winged Fallen Angels."
"Two... two-winged?"
Rias was shocked again. Two-winged angels and devils were just cannon fodder. To deal with three pieces of cannon fodder, you directly used a big move? What did they do to deserve that!
569. Saintess Asia Argento Joins
"From now on, I'll be in your care, Miss Gremory."
"No, I should be the one saying that, Mr. Wang. Please take care of me from now on."
"Then, we'll be leaving now."
At the entrance of the church, Wang Xiaoming shook hands with Rias in farewell. As the manager of Kuoh Town, Rias, and Wang Xiaoming, as an outsider, reached a consensus, which was that the church, which once belonged to the Fallen Angels, now belonged to Wang Xiaoming. Wang Xiaoming could live here in Kuoh Town as a free man, not affiliated with any church or organization.
This was personally acknowledged by Rias Gremory, the Gremory family's manager of Kuoh Town.
After reaching a consensus, Rias took her people and left the church. This place was now considered Wang Xiaoming's territory by Rias, the Gremory family's manager of Kuoh Town.
Logically speaking, the entire Kuoh Town should be within the Gremory family's territory, but Rias didn't dare to refuse Wang Xiaoming because that pillar of light and that large-scale illusion that could affect the entire town indicated that both of them were Maou-class. She wasn't qualified to refuse two Maou-class figures.
She could temporarily refuse Wang Xiaoming and go back to ask her brother, but facing two Maou-class figures, especially one who was a light-attribute user, she felt that even if he wasn't Michael, he must be related to Michael, or at least to the Heavenly Realm. So, to avoid angering the other party, Rias thought it was better to agree first.
After all, this person directly used a big move to deal with two-winged Fallen Angels! He was too ruthless!
Who knew if she would end up like those Fallen Angels, directly facing a flood of light, if she didn't agree.
Speaking of that flood of light, Rias couldn't help but twitch her eyes. To deal with a few two-winged Fallen Angels, he directly used a big move. It was too brutal, especially when she asked Wang Xiaoming why he used a big move, and Wang Xiaoming said:
"Ah? I didn't. It's just that when I draw my sword, it's like this. I'm already restraining my power a lot."
"Restraining his power a lot" my ass. Was that the result of restraining his power? That was the full output of a Maou-class being!
Rias didn't dare to say anything and could only agree. After all, she had brought everyone here to meet Michael, both to let her subordinates see the world and to show respect to Michael. It was very respectful for everyone to come and welcome him.
In the end, she didn't meet Michael but two unknown Maou-class figures. Even for the safety of her subordinates, she had to agree. As for the rest, she would immediately contact her brother and let him handle it. Let the Maou deal with the Maou's affairs. No problem.
Watching Rias leave, Wang Xiaoming nodded in satisfaction. The church and the surrounding park now belonged to him. He had a basic base in this world.
However, this was just the beginning. Next, he needed to start recruiting people.
"Mery!"
"I'm here."
Mery appeared beside Wang Xiaoming.
"Where is Asia Argento?"
"Saintess Asia Argento has already arrived in Japan. She is not clear on the exact route, so she is moving relatively slowly. According to the current station records, she is already on the train to Kuoh Town."
"How long until she arrives?"
"She will arrive at the station in about twenty minutes."
"The timing is perfect. Let's go pick up our Saintess."
Before Asia Argento came into contact with the protagonist's group, Wang Xiaoming wanted to directly bring her into his camp, not giving them a chance to have priority contact.
"Yes, I'll order a car."
Mery connected to the internet and made a phone call, finding a taxi to come over. The whole process didn't even require using a phone. Mery herself was the phone, she herself was the computer.
The two took a car to the train station and heard the sound of the train entering the station outside the train station. It could be said that the timing was just right.
