Kanase Kanon stiffened when Izumi suddenly called her name.
She hurriedly bowed, her voice soft and elegant.
"G-Good day, Izumi-senpai…
I am Kanase Kanon. It's an honor to meet you."
Everyone studied the girl with open curiosity.
Her presence was striking—so serene, so pure that ignoring her was impossible.
She truly looked like someone born to be a Holy Maiden.
Gabriel placed a gentle hand on Kanon's shoulder as she spoke.
"That's right. She is the Church's Saint Maiden."
"I planned to bring her here for training—and perhaps, in time, reincarnate her as an angel."
Her voice dimmed with a sigh.
"But judging by the state of this world… that will no longer be possible."
This world, devastated by Izumi's magic, was hardly a place for someone like Kanon to undergo holy training.
Humanity had been purged, Gastrea swarms wiped out—it was merely a scorched shell of a planet.
There was no point in staying.
Izumi shrugged, utterly unapologetic.
He had long wanted to unleash a Grand Order-class annihilation here.
Now that he finally had?
He'd enjoyed every moment.
"Well then, Gabriel-san, I'll leave the rest to you."
"My group has finished what we came for. There's no reason to stick around."
He paused mid-turn, suddenly glancing at Seitenshi.
An idea flashed through his eyes.
Without warning, he grabbed Seitenshi by the wrist and pushed her gently toward Gabriel.
"I believe she would make an excellent angel."
"If you don't mind, how about taking her to Heaven?"
Gabriel blinked, only now giving the dazed Seitenshi a proper look.
Seitenshi, of course, was utterly confused.
What? What is happening?!
Gabriel's eyes shone.
"A wonderful candidate."
"She has a pure heart… and yes, she's very suitable."
"I'll take her."
Heaven was short on manpower—why refuse a prodigy?
Seitenshi possessed both grace and kindness—the very qualities angels prized.
She was no less qualified than Kanon.
Izumi nodded, satisfied.
After handing Seitenshi over, he turned toward Koneko.
Koneko stiffened at his sudden stare.
"Hmm…?"
Izumi didn't bother with explanations.
"Koneko-chan. Bring Tendo Kisara to Rias."
"I doubt Rias would mind gaining another servant."
"Her potential is exceptional."
Koneko blinked.
She looked at Kisara, thought for a moment, then nodded decisively.
"Okay."
Kisara's talent was undeniable.
As a devil, she'd flourish.
Kisara, however, nearly fainted on the spot.
"H-Hey! Wait! You can't just decide my fate like that!"
"I haven't agreed to anything!"
Izumi gave her a flat look.
"You disagree?"
"So you want to stay here—
on a dead, empty world?"
"…"
She was speechless.
This is your fault in the first place!
You destroyed everything!
Kisara groaned internally, drowning in frustration.
Then Shiba Miori stepped forward with a teasing smirk.
"My, my~ Don't you want to see a bigger, brighter world?"
"If not, you can stay here alone."
The two were close, so Miori didn't hesitate to prod her gently.
And truly—this ruined world held nothing worth staying for.
Kisara wilted.
"…Fine. I really have no choice, do I?"
Truthfully, the idea of becoming a devil didn't horrify her.
It might even be… interesting.
Seeing everything settled, Izumi prepared to leave.
But just as he and the others were about to take off—
"Ah, Izumi-kun."
Gabriel called out.
"Could you take Kanon and this child back with you?"
"We need to stay behind and purify what's left of this world."
"Kanon would only get in the way here. Please look after her for a while."
Her request was simple.
Heaven had sent Gabriel here to purify the Gastrea-tainted planet.
She'd also brought new Church trainees—including Kanon—to witness the process.
And… to check on her little sister's life among humans.
But with the world ruined, Kanon had nothing to learn here.
She was too weak to assist purification efforts, and the process would take time.
So Gabriel entrusted Kanon—and Seitenshi—to Izumi's care.
Izumi agreed immediately.
With a wave of his hand, Kanon and Seitenshi teleported to his side.
"We'll be going then."
"See you around, Gabriel-san."
And with that—
Izumi and his group shot toward the spatial rift.
On the way, Izumi casually grabbed Miori's family and their belongings as well.
This training expedition had been… productive.
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When they passed through the rift and returned to the seaside, Rias Gremory and the others were already waiting.
Representatives from the Church, Underworld, and Fallen Angels were present too, drawn by the sudden spatial anomaly.
The Church had simply been the first to rush ahead.
After dropping everyone off, Izumi walked straight toward the mansion.
Kanon guided Seitenshi toward the Church contingent—she intended to deliver Seitenshi safely, then visit Izumi afterward.
As for Miori and Kisara…
He tossed both their futures to Rias and Sona to handle.
Whatever they did—make them servants, give them roles, or something else—
Izumi couldn't care less.
Becoming servants was ideal, honestly.
After all, if he married them in the future, it would make everything easier.
When Izumi reached the villa, Ophis was already waiting outside.
She gave him a small nod.
Rias and the others also stepped out—
and their eyes widened upon sensing Koneko's newly strengthened aura.
She had grown significantly.
Koneko stepped forward, gently pushing Kisara toward Rias.
"Buchou… please make her your servant."
"Izumi said so."