If Rei Ao says he's granting divine ranks, he does so freely.
Because he didn't plan on granting many in this world, and given this world's limited origin, he decided to create two God-King seats.
As a result, there would be no remaining seat for a first-tier god, so Touko Yotsuya (Miko's mother) would receive a second-tier god seat. Overall, it wasn't too different in practice.
[Name]: Miko Yotsuya
[Level]: 55
[Abilities]: "Dragon Force," "Thunder God's Blessing," "Calamity Thunder God-King," "Rei Ao's Blessing"
[Possessions]: "Divine Artifact · Left Eye Divine Mirror"
[Name]: Hana Yurikawa
[Level]: 55
[Abilities]: "Dragon Force," "Fire God's Blessing," "Calamity Fire God-King," "Rei Ao's Blessing"
[Possessions]: "Divine Artifact · Right Eye Divine Mirror"
[Name]: Touko Yotsuya
[Level]: 45
[Abilities]: "Dragon Force," "Rei Ao's Blessing," "Second-Tier God · Spirit God"
[Possessions]: "Sacred Weapon · Spirit Spear"
Interestingly, Miko and Hana's former "fusion ability" remained intact. They could combine like the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life, thereby surpassing a single God-King's power, going by the name "Heavenly Calamity God," or "God of Heavenly Tribulations."
As for Touko Yotsuya receiving a second-tier position—though relatively ordinary, it was already more than enough for self-defense.
"Ugh, Miko, it feels like some incredible power is welling up in my body!"
"M-me too!"
Both Miko and Hana marveled at the new strength stirring within them.
"What is…this?"
Touko Yotsuya was just as astonished.
"Rei Ao-kun, is it really okay to give me such an amazing power?"
Her expression was slightly lost. Even without testing it, Touko could sense how terrifying her divine power was.
"You're Miko's mother. Even if only for Miko's sake, I want you to have a long life and stay with her forever."
Rei Ao smiled. "I don't want Miko to mourn her mother's passing."
"Ugh…"
Hearing that, Miko couldn't help shedding tears—tears of gratitude.
"Rei Ao-nii…thank you, you're the best!"
Casting aside all shyness, Miko—right in front of her mother—hugged him and actively kissed him. Feeling her eagerness, Rei Ao dispensed with any pretense.
"You can do whatever you want. Miko, Hana, and I need to chat a bit."
With that, he took Miko and Hana into Miko's room.
Click.
Door shut.
By the time Mafuyu and the others registered what was happening, certain activities had begun already.
"!!!"
Fumino and Rizu, flustered, instantly lowered their heads in embarrassment. Mafuyu's face also reddened. Internally, she complained, He's going way too far…
With Fumino and Rizu still here, she certainly couldn't dash in, give him a scolding, and then jump in too.
"Ahem."
She cleared her throat, offering a distraction to Touko Yotsuya, who stood staring blankly at Miko's door. "Mrs. Yotsuya, could you take us to a nearby shopping center, please? I want to buy some toiletries for Fumino and Rizu."
"O-oh…y-yes!"
Touko came to her senses, brushing some hair over her flushed ears. She knew lingering at home would be awkward.
They went out for a stroll through the night market, the fresh air cooling some of the heat in their minds. Three hours passed, and it was now extremely late. Barely anyone walked the streets or malls, and most shops were closed.
"We should head back. But I'm not sure if…they're finished yet."
Touko didn't quite know how to phrase it. She was surprised to learn of Miko's relationship, but she hadn't anticipated it would be so…bold.
"Yeah, they…probably finished. Let's go."
Fumino tried to laugh it off. Even she found it weird saying it out loud.
"Mm. Logically speaking, yes."
Rizu concurred with Fumino.
"…"
However, Mafuyu's face was laced with discomfort. Nobody here was more familiar than she was with Rei Ao's…capabilities. Three hours might be nowhere near enough. But telling them from personal experience would be far too humiliating!
As the four walked home in awkward silence, a handful of men—boorish in both attire and drunken gait—lurched from a nearby alley.
Definitely a bunch of tipsy punks. Fumino and Rizu instantly tensed, praying nothing bad happened. But sometimes the more you hope to avoid something, the more it occurs:
"Heh, look what we've got here—some real hotties!"
One of the punks ogled them. The others smirked sleazily and moved in.
"What do we do?"
"Let's run!" suggested Fumino.
Touko reached for her phone.
"I'll call the police."
"No need."
Mafuyu raised her hand to stop them, shaking her head resignedly. "Looks like Rei Ao was right."
"Huh?" The other three were confused.
Mafuyu recalled Rei Ao telling her that a group of beauties going out together is bound to attract scoundrels. He'd showed her personally (in the midst of teasing her) how to handle such situations: hit them hard.
Shhh-Shhh
They barely heard the faint rush of water.
"Aaaagh!!!"
"Boom!!!"
Screams and crashes intermingled. The punks surrounding them went flying, slamming into walls or bushes. They collapsed, soaked to the bone, unconscious as though half-dead dogs.
"Hmph. Rei Ao told me that's how to handle little punks and pervs."
Mafuyu eyed the downed men coldly, then turned to a stunned Touko Yotsuya.
"Mrs. Yotsuya, you now have the divine power Rei Ao bestowed, so if something like this happens, strike them down."
"Huh… But…"
Touko was kind and a little timid by nature.
"I…I don't know how to control it. I might hurt innocent people…"
"Don't be afraid." Mafuyu patted her shoulder, speaking firmly: "Rei Ao said he'd look after you, so he'll handle any aftermath. Compared to these small fries, he doesn't want to see us endangered at all—get it?"
"Rei Ao-kun…"
Touko's heart skipped a beat. So that's what he meant by "looking after her"… She felt strangely happy.
Off to the side, Fumino and Rizu each showed glimmers of envy. It was their first time truly seeing how Rei Ao treated his beloved. Still, they seemed to overlook one thing: Rei Ao and Touko had never officially stated any relationship. Even Touko herself had forgotten that.
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