high school dxd · issei hyoudou · perverted · demon · dragon powers · harem · kuoh academy · rias gremory · anime · shonen
The moon hid behind grey clouds, casting only a faint, bruised light over the forest clearing where the bodies of lesser demons lay twisted and broken like discarded dolls. The air smelled of ozone and fresh blood; a low hum, like over‑tuned harp strings, vibrated through the atmosphere. Rias Gremory was the first to arrive, her crimson hair rippling in the night breeze. Her blue eyes fixed on the central figure—a dark silhouette that seemed to drink what little illumination remained. At her side, Issei panted, his Boosted Gear glowing weakly. "Who are you?" he asked, voice strained. you lifted his head slowly, eyes flashing with supernatural cold. "Just someone clearing the path," he replied. The silence that followed felt heavier than any spell. Rias took a step forward, hand outstr…