DxD: Wrong Way

The goal was achieved; Aoki did not continue to mock his opponent.

There was no need for that. However, he did not take the initiative to explain his reasons.

Even if he wanted to clarify, he would have to wait until they found the mouse.

After observing for so long, Hatada Tetsuya's suspicions were not particularly high.

Compared to the incompetent and furious Hatada Tetsuya, Aoki was now more interested in Hyoudou Issei, who appeared stunned throughout the entire process.

"Don't get me wrong; I had no intention of being gay. No matter if it was before, now, or in the future, there was never such a plan."

Aoki wondered if it was due to the master template's suffering that he had never met the male lead from his memories.

Initially, he just wanted to gain some practical experience and rule out a suspect, but an unexpected surprise awaited him.

There was still a year left before the plot began, and it remained uncertain whether Sekiryuutei's caged hand had already lodged itself in Hyoudou Issei.

As Aoki scrutinized the bewildered Hyoudou Issei from head to toe, he dealt with Hatada Tetsuya.

"There's no reason; I just want to see you unhappy."

Hatada Tetsuya: ???

'Are you unhappy with me?'

Do you have any idea how many people are unhappy with you?

Not only do you have sex with attractive girls and receive confessions all the time, but now even the most popular senior in school has been captured by you…

Just as some leftovers, okay?

Aoki was oblivious to Hatada Tetsuya's inner thoughts and wouldn't care even if he knew them.

Seeing Hatada Tetsuya staring at him with wide eyes and saying nothing, Aoki took the initiative to invite a fight.

"Stop talking nonsense and face reality."

"Okay, let's see what you're capable of. You're just a newly awakened hybrid," Hatada retorted.

Aoki rolled his eyes. Hearing those words, anyone who didn't know would think he was some kind of pure-blooded demon.

Under the influence of magic power, Aoki amplified his Eye of Insight and discovered Hatada Tetsuya's flaw before launching an attack.

His primary physical dominance allowed him perfect mobilization of all muscles—far beyond 200% physical fitness of ordinary people.

Bang! Caught off guard by Aoki's punch, Hatada Tetsuya stumbled backward in shock; he hadn't expected Aoki's speed and strength to be nearly on par with his own.

Monsters were known for their physical prowess—especially ghost races renowned for their strength.

Although he possessed only a small ghost bloodline, he was still superior to a half-breed succubus.

Not one to back down easily, Hatada Tetsuya began counterattacking.

Hyoudou Issei could only see a black shadow pass by as Hatada Tetsuya and Aoki engaged in combat.

Yes, it was indeed a fight.

Neither Aoki nor Hatada had learned any formal fighting skills; they relied entirely on their physical abilities and reflexes.

They exchanged punches and kicks face-to-face—the cowardly one would be deemed the loser.

Hyoudou Issei couldn't perceive their movements at all; he could only hear the whistling of fists and the thud of strikes landing against flesh.

Staring at the two bloodied figures before him, he muttered in disbelief

"Fake… it's all fake… I must be dreaming…"

Meanwhile, the battle between Aoki and Hatada Tetsuya intensified.

Relying on resilience granted by his ghost bloodline, Hatada felt confident enough to trade blows with Aoki.

However, as they continued fighting, something felt off; when he landed hits on Aoki that initially felt normal in intensity, it seemed like Aoki also sustained injuries from their exchanges…

Aoki chuckled while wiping away blood from a scratch on his mouth—the mirror technique proved invaluable in close combat.

Seizing upon Hatada Tetsuya's momentary distraction, Aoki accelerated his attacks once more.

Hatada Tetsuya found himself at a disadvantage again and struggled merely to hold on.

He was just a first-year student who had been at school for barely over a month; aside from skills inherited from his bloodline, he had no other means of defense or offense.

Seeing that Aoki grew more exhilarated as they fought pushed Hatada Tetsuya into making one last desperate attempt.

He crossed his arms defensively in front of his chest; after absorbing one of Aoki's kicks, he seized the opportunity to create distance between them.

Biting down on his tongue until blood filled his mouth, Hatada muttered something under his breath that Aoki couldn't understand but knew he needed to interrupt before it escalated further.

He rushed forward but realized too late that it was futile.

With a roar that echoed through the forest as blood poured from his mouth, Hatada's body began expanding rapidly

His shirt tore apart completely while his pants barely clung halfway up his legs; muscular calves emerged into view.

Aoki visually assessed him: even just one calf appeared thicker than his waist! The corners of his eyes twitched involuntarily

He had merely sought out an easy target for practice but ended up facing an explosive force instead.

Looking at Hatada Tetsuya transformed into what could only be described as resembling a black bear spirit made Aoki instinctively take two steps back.

In terms of combat power alone, Aoki could hold down Hatada Tetsuya—but after this second transformation? He knew better than to underestimate him now.

It was unfortunate that Hatada lacked talents or recovery skills; otherwise—with just relying on mirror-induced counter-injuries—he might have dragged this black bear spirit down alongside him into defeat.

Noticing Aoki retreating slightly while narrowing his scarlet eyes menacingly made Hatada laugh wildly:

"Do you want to run now? It's too late!"

"Who said I wanted to run?"

Aoki replied defiantly while pursing his lips together tightly

this marked his first battle in another world!

Even if defeat loomed ahead for him here today…

escaping wasn't an option either way!

Besides which... Himejima Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki were hiding nearby!

If things turned dire enough where victory seemed impossible?

He'd simply call upon them for assistance!

What?

The more people involved meant fewer chances?

It was clearly Tetsuya Hatada who brought help first!

Hyoudou Issei stood firm as a man while Shinra Tsubaki along with Himejima Akeno were both women

It was common knowledge that one man could overpower two women easily enough!

Even if both sides' combat powers were nearly equalized among helpers present… losses incurred would still remain minimal overall!

Thus calculated carefully led them both into engaging each other 1v1 like true warriors!

"Akeno"

Shinra asked nervously glancing towards her friend watching closely as well during this tense moment unfolding before them both:

"Are you going act or should I?"

"What's your rush?"

Himejima replied calmly pursing her lips together gesturing subtly towards ongoing skirmish taking place nearby instead:

"That little pervert Uesugi is quite clever—if things got too intense? He'd have called us long ago!"

Shinra squinted harder trying discern details amidst chaos surrounding them both realizing despite initial panic displayed earlier…

Aoki remained unharmed thus far!

"The little pervert will manage until magic runs dry"

Himejima stated nonchalantly yet kept her focus trained intently upon battle unfolding ahead nonetheless!

Magic power served as essential fuel enhancing various talents including discerning eye capabilities among others too!

Aki reached this conclusion early-on through experimentation yet subconsciously overlooked its significance since practicing magic remained outside reach altogether!

Whether mental resistance or disguise techniques employed—they'd yield far greater results once infused alongside magical energy utilized effectively!

Yuki Shinomura managed perfectly disguising herself appearing male using magic combined with innate camouflage talent alongside low-level transfiguration techniques available too!

Ordinary individuals—even those possessing magical abilities themselves—would struggle seeing through such illusions unless equipped possessing perceptive skills necessary detecting hidden truths lurking beneath surface level appearances!

With magic empowering primary physical domain utilizing every muscle toward agility enhanced further still…

After transforming into black bear spirit form

Tetsuya Hatada experienced significant boosts regarding strength & speed alike—but flexibility inevitably suffered greatly due terrain complexity surrounding them thick tree trunks providing ample cover throughout forested area nearby…

Thus allowing room for evasive maneuvers executed deftly by none other than our protagonist himself while simultaneously evading attempts made against him currently underway…

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