After meeting Michael, Issei receives the Holy Sword, Ascalon, from the Archangel and proceeds assimilate it into his Boosted Gear and Michael leaves shortly afterwards. After Michael leaves, Issei and Akeno discuss Akeno's fallen angel and human heritage. Issei is unfazed by her fallen angel heritage and so deepen his bonds with Akeno, who gives him a lap pillow until a jealous Rias appears and forces Issei to leave with her. Issei then heads back to the school to help Gasper in his training who improves in controlling his powers. On the day of the conference, Rias and her servants go to the meeting room, leaving Koneko and Gasper behind. At the meeting, they meet Azazel and Vali who are representing the Fallen Angels, Michael who represents the Angels, and Sirzechs and Serafall who are representing the Devils as the Three Factions start the meeting. Meanwhile, a group of mysterious people approaches Gasper and Koneko at the Occult Research Clubroom.