Gilgamesh in DxD

Chapter 206

Most of the conference was mostly Michael and Sirzechs taking turns expressing their opinions, with Azazel occasionally throwing in his own two cents, which would cause the other Factions to stop and stare at him for several awkward moments before resuming. Gilgamesh got the feeling that Azazel knew exactly how the others would react when he spoke, and was doing it on purpose. He seemed to be the leader who was taking the conference the least seriously, but Gilgamesh knew that couldn't be further from the truth.

"Now then, Rias, would you please present your report on the Kokabiel incident?" Sirzechs turned to look at his younger sister, who stood up from her chair with a slightly nervous expression on her face.

"Yes, Lucifer-sama."

Rias began to talk about the events leading up to the confrontation with Kokabiel, choosing her words carefully as she did so. Her words could decide the future of the Three Factions, so it was only natural that she was a nervous wreck at the moment.

"My report is finished. This is all that I, Rias Gremory and my nobility, experienced during the incident." Rias finished her report after describing the final confrontation against Kokabiel, Gilgamesh's own intervention and subsequent victory

"Good job. Have a seat." Sirzechs nodded at her, the image of pure professionalism that Gilgamesh could appreciate.

"Good job, Rias-chan!" Serafall said in his bubbly voice, and the effect was ruined. Gilgamesh cried briefly for the last moment before his attention returned to the conference.

"Now then, Azazel, after hearing this report, I would like to hear the response of the Viceroy of the Fallen Angels." Sirzechs said as he turned his gaze to the only Fallen Angel present in the room. Following his actions, everyone else in the room turned their attention to Azazel as well.

If he was bothered by the sudden scrutiny, he did not show it.

"Gee, do I really have to keep saying that? As I said before, regarding this incident, Kokabiel acted completely on his own. The other Grigori leaders and I had nothing to do with it. Anyway, the idiot understood his ass kicked by Sekiryuutei. That's all I have to say" Azazel said with a hint of amusement in his voice as he spoke.

"The explanation leaves a lot to be desired, but I suppose it's not important right now. What I want to know is if the rumors that you have no intention of starting a war between the Three Factions are true." Michael said with a sigh.

"Of course. I have no interest in wars. In the report, Kokabiel criticized me for that, didn't he?"

Gilgamesh nodded silently to himself. He had heard Kokabiel shouting something like that before he interrupted. About how Azazel refused to actively fight the Demons and Heaven, and spent most of his time researching Sacred Gears.

"Azazel, then why have you been gathering Sacred Gear possessors over the years, especially during the past few months, if not to declare war against us or Heaven?" Sirzechs asked.

"Yes, even after a long time, you have never launched an attack against Heaven or the Demons. When I heard that you recruited the Missing Dragon, I was particularly weary." Michael added.

"Oh, for the love of ... That was only for the sake of my Sacred Gear research. If you are so skeptical, how about I send you all a complete copy of all my research? Even if I am doing research, it doesn't mean that I intend to wage war. I already said that I have no interest in war, didn't I? I'm perfectly happy with the way the world is now. I even ordered my subordinates not to interfere in the affairs of humans. I have no interest in interfering in the Church's or the demons' interactions with humans. My God, suspecting me just because of something like this, I am the least trustworthy in this room?" Azazel grumbled.

"That's true."

"Unfortunately yes."

"That's right."

"I got it in a ~!"

Sirzechs, Serafall, Gabriel and Michael all agreed at the same time. Around the room, everyone basically voiced their agreement. Azazel clicked his tongue as he scratched his ear with his little finger.

"Tch, and here I was thinking that you three would be nicer than God or the original Maou. You guys are pretty troublesome in your own way too. Ah, whatever, let's make peace then. That was the intention of the Angels and Demons from the beginning, right?" Azazel said with a grumble.

Once again, everyone looked at Azazel. Gilgamesh had already guessed that this would be the crux of the conference, but it was surreal to hear from Azazel of all people.

Then Michael smiled.

"Yes, that's what I wanted to propose to the Demons and the Grigori. Let's end this senseless conflict. To continue the way we are now would only bring harm to the human world. The original cause of our conflict, God and the original Maous, have fallen. There is no longer any reason for us to fight. What we need now is to unite in order to prevent a collapse of the balance of power in the world" Michael declared fervently, eliciting a laugh from Azazel.

"Ha! So, stubborn Michael finally started to think for himself! Back then, you always said 'God this' and 'God that'."

"... I lost a lot of things in the Great War. But there is no use in wanting something that has already come back. To guide humans is the duty of the Angels. We Seraphim are of the opinion that the most important thing now is to care for and guide the children of God. "

"Oi, that speech of yours will make you fall ... or at least, you would have fallen back then. But, the world became a better place after you took over the system. It's very different from the time the original Fallen Angels fell." Azazel said with a mischievous smile as he rested his chin on his hand.

"We are the same. Although the original Maou fell, the Demons must move on to survive. We do not wish for war. Another war would only bring devastation to our species." Sirzechs said.

"That's right. The Three Factions can no longer afford to continue in this senseless cold war. If another major conflict broke out, it would only end in our mutual destruction. The war will no doubt destroy the world as well." Azazel had turned serious, all hints of joy practically gone from his face.

"A world without God is wrong? Would a world without our God fall into ruin? If you think so, then look around you. The world continues even now. Not only humans, even you and I are alive and well."

And then Azazel began to say the words that Gilgamesh completely agreed with.

"... The world continues even without God."