The only one who seemed somewhat normal to Arthas was Yuuto Kiba; the other two women gave him a bad feeling. Ignoring the white-haired girl
The only one who seemed somewhat normal to Arthas was Yuuto Kiba; the other two women gave him a bad feeling.
Ignoring the white-haired girl completely, the black-haired woman also gave Arthas a sense of danger.
"Alright, let me introduce everyone. Arthas, he just transferred to Kuoh Academy. He's also my familiar, a Pawn. And by the way, he used eight devil pieces!"
Rias proudly announced to those present. Eight pieces was shocking, but not unprecedented. While the others were surprised, they quickly recovered.
The white-haired girl, who had been ignoring Arthas, looked at him more intently.
"To my left, this is my Queen-class familiar, and also the vice-president of the Occult Research Club, Akeno Himejima."
"Nice to meet you. My name is Akeno Himejima. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Arthas-san." Akeno Himejima said with a smile.
"Ah, nice to meet you." Arthas extended his hand to shake the beautiful girl's hand, his gaze drawn to her flowing long ponytail.
"And this is my Knight, Yuuto Kiba." Rias gestured to the boy on her right.
"Welcome, Arthas-san." Yuuto Kiba smiled slightly and shook Arthas's hand.
"Finally, this is Koneko Toujou, a First Rook familiar." Rias pointed to the silver-haired girl on the opposite sofa.
Unlike the previous two, Koneko remained indifferent, merely glancing at Arthas.
"Ah, everyone's here. Welcome to our little family, Arthas-kun." Rias smiled.
"Everyone, please sit down. Let's begin the Occult Research Club meeting." Rias gestured for Arthas, Akeno Himejima, and Yuuto Kiba to sit.
"Here's some tea." Akeno Himejima poured a cup of tea for Arthas.
"Thank you." Arthas took a sip.
"It's delicious."
"Thank you." Akeno Himejima smiled. Koneko Toujou tilted her head back and drank her entire cup in one go.
"Now that everyone's here, let's begin the Occult Research Club meeting."
Rias said, beginning to speak. The "meeting" was, of course, to explain devils, angels, and fallen angels to Arthas.
Although Arthas already knew most of this, to maintain the illusion that he'd only recently become Rias's familiar, Rias patiently explained it again.
And indeed, for Rias, Arthas had only truly become her familiar today, and the same was true for her other familiars.
He'd now met both groups—over a dozen people in total. Several were student council members, frequently active on campus.
He felt like someone would recognize him any minute.
Touching his nose, Arthas chuckled wryly.
Meanwhile, Rias embellished Arthas's story, including his tragic past, his attack by the fallen angels, his rescue by her, and his subsequent contract as her familiar.
Rias was a good storyteller; she spun a tale that filled Yuuto Kiba and Akeno Himejima with sympathy for Arthas.
"By the way, Arthas, I still don't know what kind of divine artifact you possess. Can you sense its power?"
Rias suddenly asked, and Arthas paused.
"Divine artifact?"
What divine artifact did he possess…? Wait, is it that sword…? But did that sword even exist?
A look of confusion crossed his face. Yuuto Kiba, thinking Arthas didn't know what a divine artifact was, explained.
"A divine artifact is an extraordinary power residing within a specific human. Many famous historical figures were said to be artifact wielders, achieving their fame through the power of these artifacts."
"Many people still possess divine artifacts. Many internationally renowned figures are likely artifact wielders."
Akeno Himejima added after Yuuto.
Then Rias continued.
"Of course, there are many types of divine artifacts. Most only affect human society. However, some are powerful enough to threaten us devils and fallen angels. The reason you were attacked by the fallen angels is because of the powerful divine artifact within you."
Although Rias said this, Arthas still wasn't sure. The sharp black greatsword that appeared in his dream… did it truly exist?
"Although you can unconsciously use the artifact's power, you probably don't know how to materialize it yet. But don't worry, I'll teach you."
Rias said, taking Arthas's hand.
"Close your eyes, and imagine the strongest thing in your heart."
"The strongest thing?"
Arthas involuntarily pictured the image of a small girl with purple hair, a smiling girl whose petite body held the power to destroy the world.
If he had to name the strongest person he'd ever met, there was no one else but her.
Those watching Arthas's hands gasped, not in surprise at what appeared, but because the room temperature had suddenly plummeted.
"What's going on…?!"
As Akeno Himejima expressed her surprise, Rias's eyes widened in delight. She knew this terrifying icy power all too well—identical to the one she'd felt at Souna's house.
That's right… this power, this artifact's power!
A chilling aura filled the room. Then, under everyone's gaze, a sinister longsword slowly materialized.
It was a jet-black longsword exuding overwhelming pressure.
Sinister runes covered the blade, and the skull on the hilt seemed to possess life, its crimson eyes coldly surveying all.
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