Chapter 12: Itachi vs ?(2)
The day progressed uneventfully—or at least, that was how Itachi made it appear. As the final bell rang, he calmly packed his belongings and prepared to leave. Yet before he could step out of the classroom, a student council member approached him.
"The President requests your presence in the Occult Research Club," the student said, bowing slightly.
Itachi's expression remained impassive. He could already sense a gathering of powerful presences converging in one place. They're growing bolder, he thought, following the messenger without hesitation.
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Occult Research Club – Kuoh Academy
The door to the club room creaked open as Itachi stepped inside, his calm gaze sweeping the room. The atmosphere was heavy, charged with supernatural energy.
Seated at the center was Rias Gremory, her crimson hair cascading down her shoulders. To her right was Akeno Himejima, her usual mischievous smile in place. Koneko Toujou sat silently at Rias's side, her piercing eyes trained on him. Behind them stood Issei Hyoudou, who looked more nervous than anything else.
Across the room, Sona Sitri and her peerage had also gathered. Sona herself adjusted her glasses, her analytical gaze locked on him. Standing behind her were her trusted pawns, Tsubaki Shinra and the rest of her peerage, exuding calm competence.
And then there was her.
At the far end of the room stood Grayfia Lucifuge, her silver hair and dignified maid uniform making her presence all the more intimidating. Itachi's eyes briefly flickered to her. The maid… so the strongest presence here is Grayfia, Queen of Sirzechs Lucifer.
"Itachi Uchiha," Rias began, her voice calm but authoritative, "thank you for coming. Allow us to formally introduce ourselves."
One by one, the members of both peerages introduced themselves.
"I am Rias Gremory, heiress of the Gremory family and King of this peerage," she said, her tone regal but friendly. "You already know some of my companions."
"Akeno Himejima, Rias's Queen." Akeno tilted her head slightly, her voice dripping with playfulness. "If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me, Itachi-kun."
"Akeno-chan!" Issei shouted.
Itachi maintained his composure and ignored Issei's outburst, though he noted her subtle attempt to flirt. She's testing me.
"Koneko Toujou, Rook," Koneko said, her voice monotone, her golden eyes studying him closely.
"I'm Issei Hyoudou, Pawn! Uh… nice to meet you!" Issei scratched the back of his head awkwardly, clearly intimidated by Itachi's calm demeanor.
Rias continued, gesturing toward the other group.
"Sona Sitri, President of the Student Council and heir to the Sitri family," Sona said, her tone sharp and precise. "Unlike Rias, I aim to focus on strategy and logic."
"Tsubaki Shinra, Sona's Queen." She gave a polite nod, her demeanor as disciplined as her King's.
The other members of Sona's peerage introduced themselves briefly:
Momo Hanakai (Bishop)
Reya Kusaka (Bishop)
Tomoe Meguri (Knight)
Tsubasa Yura (Rook)
Genshirou Saji (Pawn)
Finally, the maid stepped forward, her presence silencing the room.
"Grayfia Lucifuge, Queen of Sirzechs Lucifer," she said, her voice calm but commanding, making it clear that she was not one to be trifled with.