Campione: Strongest Godslayer!

In the Occult Research Club's meeting room, located in the old school building of Kuoh Academy, Rias's peerage had gathered to discuss the upcoming Young Devils Gathering.

Akeno Himejima, a gentle smile gracing her lips, held a peeled and seeded grape between her thumb and forefinger, offering it to Haru.

"Here, open wide. Ah~~"

"Nom!" Haru took a large bite, swallowing the grape—and Akeno's fingers along with it.

"My, my, aren't you naughty~" Akeno giggled, her free hand covering her mouth as Haru sucked on her fingers.

'Slap!' A folder hit the table.

Rias's face was a thundercloud, her eyes narrowed as she glared at the couple before her.

"Would you two please stop that?! You've been at it since yesterday, flaunting your affections right in front of me! If you want to have sex, at least do it somewhere I can't see you!"

Rias was furious. Her best friend and her boyfriend, carrying on like this right under her nose… she was barely containing her rage. If she could, she would obliterate Haru on the spot.

But her outburst had no effect. Akeno and Haru continued their love fest, completely unfazed.

A coffin in the corner of the room suddenly rattled. A small, timid voice called out, filled with apologies.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

Rias slumped onto the sofa, rubbing her temples. "This is a nightmare. First Akeno's betrayal, and now this…"

"Gasper, I wasn't talking to you. And the seal's been lifted. Why don't you come out and meet everyone?"

The Three Factions, recognizing the threat posed by the Khaos Brigade, had given Sirzechs permission to unseal Gasper Vladi, Rias's [Bishop] who had been confined due to his inability to control his powers.

Gasper, a half-vampire, half-human Dhampir, possessed Sacred Gear: Forbidden Balor View. He was a powerful asset, but…

Due to his Sacred Gear's unpredictable nature and his traumatic childhood, Gasper had become a shut-in, his social skills practically nonexistent.

He was not only painfully shy but also refused to leave his coffin, rejecting all human contact.

In desperation, Rias had forcibly transported the entire coffin to the clubroom, hoping to include him in the discussion about the Young Devils Gathering.

"No! I want to stay here! I don't want to go outside! I don't want to see anyone!" Gasper's muffled voice came from inside the coffin.

"Spineless vampire…" Koneko muttered, her face darkening as she listened to her junior's pathetic whimpers. She walked over to the coffin and, with a swift motion, flung the lid open.

Curled up inside, a boy with golden, shoulder-length hair and crimson eyes, his delicate features accentuated by slightly pointed ears like an elf's, dressed in the Kuoh Academy girls' uniform—Gasper trembled.

Haru's eyes widened slightly as he took in Gasper's adorable appearance. "Tch, too bad he's a boy…"

Sensing the light, Gasper's eyes snapped open. And then—he vanished.

The world around them froze. Gasper scrambled out of the coffin, scurried to a corner of the room, pulled out a cardboard box from seemingly nowhere, and dove inside.

Then, time resumed.

Koneko blinked, then, realizing what had happened, looked around the room. She quickly spotted the cardboard box in the corner.

"Where did he go? He just disappeared…" Xenovia and Asia stared at the empty coffin in confusion.

Having never met Gasper before, they were naturally unaware of his abilities.

"He's at it again with his time-stopping Sacred Gear…" Akeno sighed, explaining the situation to Xenovia and Asia.

Asia gasped, her hands covering her mouth.

Xenovia, following Koneko's gaze, spotted the cardboard box. She turned to Asia, her expression serious.

"Asia, get the holy water and the cross. I'm going to give this coward a little… training. Devils can't be this timid."

Xenovia's eyes gleamed with excitement as she walked towards the box, untying the ropes that bound it.

The others watched, their lips twitching. Holy water, a cross, and Durandal? Against a half-devil, half-vampire? Is this training, or an exorcism?

The box rattled violently as Gasper's panicked voice echoed from within.

"No! Durandal?! I'm going to be annihilated! Please! Someone, help!"

Gasper froze time again, attempting to escape with the box. But as he peeked out, he froze.

Xenovia stood before him, Durandal in hand, a sinister smile on her face. "I noticed something while you were playing with time, little coward. Durandal seems to disrupt your Sacred Gear's power. Now… prepare yourself."

Moments later, Gasper, bound and gagged, hung from the wall, Xenovia gleefully stuffing garlic into his mouth.

She had initially planned to use the holy water and cross, but upon touching them, she'd stared at her burned hands in bewilderment, having momentarily forgotten she was now a Devil. So, she'd opted for garlic instead.

Gasper's eyes filled with tears, his muffled whimpers echoing through the room as he looked pleadingly at the others.

Asia, her heart melting at the sight of the distressed Gasper, used Twilight Healing to soothe his garlic-burned lips.

She didn't realize, however, that her well-intentioned actions only added to Gasper's misery. The constant cycle of burning and healing was torture, and Gasper now looked at Asia with the same terror he felt towards Xenovia.

Koneko, her face expressionless, handed Xenovia another clove of garlic. "Garlic is good for your health, Gasper."

Gasper looked at them, tears streaming down his face.

Haru, watching Gasper's misery, felt a strange stirring within him. Intriguing…

Sensing the aura of Balor, an idea sparked in Haru's mind. He approached Gasper, a sly smile on his face.

"It seems your Sacred Gear is out of control because your body is too weak to contain its power, Gasper. Am I right?"

Gasper, his mouth full of garlic, could only let out muffled whimpers. He nodded vigorously.

"I can fix that. There are… minor side effects. Are you interested?" Haru grinned, his expression mischievous.

Gasper looked at Haru, his heart pounding with a mixture of fear and hope. He hesitated, then nodded slowly.

Haru smiled, pulling out several Authority Crystals attuned to Earth's Power—an excellent match for Gasper's nature. He began to chant, weaving a modified version of Pandora's ritual spell.

Gasper's eyes widened as he felt the power surging into his body. He let out a scream—

Just then, Haru activated Steel Incarnation, summoning the holy demon blade, Gram. As the others watched in shock, he plunged the blade into Gasper's chest.

The gagged Gasper's mouth opened in a silent scream, blood and garlic spraying from his lips. His eyes widened, fixed on Haru's impassive face, and then—he slumped, unconscious.

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