"It was really troublesome for Sora today, should I give him a call too…"
Soaking in the warm water, recalling what happened today, Yuri couldn't help but show a smile.
Although she felt a little embarrassed, she didn't have any other intentions, just to thank Sora-kun. So Yuri felt that she should still give him a call.
Hmm, and practice using the phone at the same time, a very good reason!
However, just as Yuri took out Sora's number and was about to dial, suddenly—
Crash!!!
The sound of glass breaking, and a light and agile figure rushed in!
"Liliana-san…"
Looking at the silver-haired girl who suddenly appeared with a blank expression, Yuri was momentarily lost and confused.
"Forgive me, Yuri…"
A trace of helplessness and guilt flashed in her expression, but the girl still maintained that cold look.
Before Yuri could react, Liliana rushed forward in a single stride, knocked Yuri unconscious, and took a scarf from the side to cover the girl. She glanced around and then, with a flash, disappeared into the night with Yuri…
…
Kusanagi's house—
"Ah… it's still the most comforting to hold my Athena. I missed you so much!"
On the sofa, Sora took his exclusive huggable bear from Erica and held her in his arms, constantly rubbing her soft little face. That look of blissful nostalgia and lack of restraint made the girls in the house speechless.
"Kusanagi Sora, where are my offerings?"
Struggling to free one hand, Athena said to Sora with a blank expression, but the expectation that flashed in the depths of her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
Athena seemed to have adapted to her current identity as someone's huggable bear. Although she couldn't show it to maintain her dignity as a goddess, she actually felt a little happy inside.
"Hmm, it's more comfortable sitting in this guy's arms…"
Athena-chan, who had been "tormented" by Erica all day, thought silently to herself.
"You gluttonous goddess, you didn't forget these things."
Looking at this little loli who had recently become obsessed with various human foods, Sora felt a little speechless. He took out a piece of chocolate from his pocket, unwrapped it, and stuffed it into Athena's little mouth.
Her eyes slightly narrowed, with a look of happiness, Athena was too lazy to bother with the two mischievous hands that were constantly messing with her face and little arms. She just enjoyed the taste.
"Oh King, how was your date with Yuri today? Did you manage to win that girl over?"
Leaning on Sora's shoulder, Erica had a playful and gossipy expression.
Attracted by Erica's voice, Shizuka-chan and the maid Arianna, who were preparing dinner, both paused simultaneously and turned their gazes over, both with interesting expressions.
However, Shizuka-chan's expression was full of endless resentment and anger, while the maid's face was full of excitement and enthusiasm. The look in her eyes when she looked at Sora was full of endless admiration, which made Sora feel a little speechless and embarrassed.
"What are you talking about?! I just went with her to buy a phone today, don't overthink it!"
To show his innocence, Sora playfully tapped Erica's little head and said with feigned anger.
Seeing his sister Shizuka, who had snorted but whose expression had softened slightly, return to the kitchen, Sora also breathed a small sigh of relief.
However, what's with that disappointed look on your face, Arianna?!!
"Hehehe, my King, your words might fool those two little girls, but do you think they can fool me, Erica Blandelli, your knight? If it was just buying a phone, you should have been back long ago, right? Don't tell me you didn't go out on a date or something during the rest of the time!"
A hint of cunning flashed in her eyes, and Erica clearly had no intention of letting Sora off the hook.
Feeling that her Demon King was truly too interesting, Erica felt a surge of happiness watching him pretend to be calm despite his guilty conscience. Such an expression was not easy to see on Sora!
"Ugh… Kusanagi Sora, Athena's wisdom tells… ugh… me, that you are by no means that kind of pure and kind person. As the Demon King… ugh… you will definitely have many queens in the future, so don't keep hiding it, that will only… ugh… damage your dignity as the Demon King."
In Sora's arms, Athena, who was gnawing on chocolate, suddenly interjected. She wasn't being gossipy like Erica; she was just stating a fact she had determined.
"Hehehe, my King, you see, even the goddess of wisdom, Athena-chan, said so, do you still want to deny it?!"
Recovering from her astonishment, a strange light flashed in her emerald eyes, and Erica giggled repeatedly.
"…" Sora.
His eye twitched, and Sora felt a sense of powerlessness to refute. Was he really that kind of incorrigibly evil and degenerate person?
Well, recalling the things he had done repeatedly in strange states before, Sora found with great embarrassment that he seemed to be indeed…
Just as Sora was troubled about how to handle the awkward atmosphere, his phone suddenly rang. He inwardly exclaimed that this savior had come at just the right time!
Taking out his phone, Sora was somewhat surprised to see that it was from Miss Kaoru. He didn't know why that boring person was calling so late, but Sora still pressed the answer button without hesitation—
"It's bad, Sora, Yuri has been captured!"
Miss Kaoru's extremely anxious voice came from the phone, instantly stunning Sora…
…
Slowly opening her eyes, feeling her little head still a bit groggy, Yuri found that she was no longer at home, but in a luxurious yet slightly dim room lit by candlelight.
"Liliana-san, where is this?"
Suddenly waking up, Yuri asked the silver-haired girl beside her with an agitated expression.
"My lord, this is the Hime Miko you requested."
Without answering Yuri's question, Liliana stepped back two steps and performed a standard knight's salute, speaking to the old man on the throne with utmost respect.
"It's been a long time, Miko of the Far East!"
A lazy male voice sounded, instantly startling Yuri.
"You are…"
Turning her head, looking at the figure on the throne, Yuri's face instantly showed a look of horror.
"Heh… It was you who saw me back then!"
"I am very bored right now, only hunting can relieve my thirst. However, with the departure of the prey that suited my taste - Athena who regained her true form, Princess Alice's prophecy failed to come true."
"So, Miko, I need your assistance again now. That's right, it's the ritual you challenged with your lives four years ago!"
Resting one hand on his head, his wolf-like eyes flashing with deep and eerie light, the Marquis Voban had a sinister and cold smile on his face.
"The ritual to summon a Heretic God…"
Recalling the scenes that still often appeared in her dreams, Yuri's pupils couldn't help but contract, and she cried out in horror.
Although Liliana on the side didn't say anything, her brows were also tightly furrowed, as if she was strongly enduring something.
"My name is Sasha Dejanstahl Voban, Miko, from now on you are my property, one of my possessions, understand? Hahahaha…"
Flashing in front of Yuri, the Marquis Voban had a domineering and evil smile on his face, directly announcing his ownership of the Miko…
…
"You guy, if you don't rescue Yuri, I won't let you off!"
Miss Kaoru's anxious and fierce voice came from the phone. Without saying anything more, she directly hung up.
"Sasha Dejanstahl Voban, huh? Oh dear, he's really a restless old man!"
Having learned the general course of events from Miss Kaoru and understanding the other party's purpose in capturing Yuri, Sora turned off his phone and said with a wicked smile.
Erica on the side and Athena, who was held by Sora, wisely said nothing. Although Sora still had that wicked smile, it was now tinged with endless coldness…