Vergil Is Back-Chapter 17 - 12: Gift of the Storm

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting orange hues across Kuoh Academy. The day had ended, and students were filtering out—laughing, chatting, unaware of the secrets hidden among them.

Leon walked the empty hallway, calm, composed.

But in his mind, something stirred.

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Leon paused near a window, eyes narrowing slightly.

"So... it's finally open."

He tapped into the system mentally, and a holographic interface only he could see flickered to life before his eyes.

Dozens—no, hundreds—of items glowed in floating menus, each one a weapon capable of changing the tide of fate.

And yet, only one caught his attention.

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Leon smirked.

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"Yes."

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A glowing blue fruit shimmered into existence before him, swirling with crackling static. It radiated raw power—divine, untamed.

Leon looked down at it for a moment, then tucked it inside his coat.

Later That Night – Leon's Apartment

Asia sat curled up on the couch, flipping through a book with a warm smile. Raynare stood in the kitchen, grumbling while washing dishes—still adjusting to her new maid role.

Leon stepped in, his expression unreadable.

"Asia," he said.

She looked up. "Yes?"

He held out the fruit.

She blinked. "...Is that... for me?"

Leon nodded. "Eat it."

Raynare looked over, sensing the raw energy in the room. "Wait—that thing's not normal..."

Asia hesitated. "Is it... dangerous?"

"No," Leon said softly. "It's power. Yours."

Asia's hands trembled slightly as she took the fruit. "Why me...?"

"Because I won't always be there to protect you," he said, eyes cold but honest. "But with this... you can protect yourself."

Her eyes watered. Not with fear—but gratitude.

She took a bite.

Electricity snapped through the air, lighting up the apartment like a thunderstorm.

The book on the table caught fire. The lights burst in a flash. Raynare shrieked and ducked behind the kitchen counter.

Asia's eyes glowed faintly with silver-blue lightning as she floated a few inches off the ground.

"...I feel... amazing," she whispered.

Leon simply nodded. "Get used to it."

Meanwhile – Grigori HQ

Azazel was poring over new Sacred Gear fluctuations when another reading exploded on his scanner.

He cursed.

"Another one?!"

Shemhazai looked over his shoulder.

"...This one's different. Not a Sacred Gear. Something older."

Azazel stared at the readings.

"Damn it, Leon. What did you give her?"

Next Morning – Kuoh Academy

Asia arrived on campus with Leon, walking beside him as usual. But her presence felt... different.

Confident. Lighter. Stronger.

Raynare trailed behind them with a slight pout, arms crossed. "She's glowing. Literally. I smell static every time she walks."

Leon glanced back. "Try not to touch metal for a while. She's still adjusting."

Asia giggled.

Occult Research Club – Rias POV

Rias looked out the window of the clubroom as Leon and Asia passed through the gates.

Her eyes narrowed.

"She's changed."

Akeno nodded. "Power. And a lot of it."

"Something's happening to all of them," Rias whispered. "And we're already behind."