"I thought that after she became the Fourth Primogenitor, she would at least become some kind of deterrent. At least she wouldn't go picking fights like during the Feast of Flames. But before she even started trouble, trouble came knocking…"
Natsuki looked exhausted as she watched Remilia at the center of the clash. Feeling the island shake beneath her feet, she realized her worries were attacking her faster than expected.
She originally thought that once Remilia appeared as the Fourth Primogenitor, things would get easier for her.
But as soon as Remilia awakened, someone came directly to cause trouble.
And that someone came specifically for Remilia.
She was seriously worried now… would she die from overwork because of the Fourth Primogenitor?
Thinking this, Natsuki glanced at Ren.
Why was this man still so calm?
Wait… did he already know…?
Remembering how Ren always seemed to know strange things, and how he had treated Kanon earlier, she couldn't help thinking—
He must have known.
After all, she never heard Ren mention that a pet food store could also take care of pets temporarily.
Ren had said clearly that his shop was for demons.
Looking at Ren's calm, amused expression…
"Ren… you already knew, didn't you…"
"That's right. The moment I first saw Kanon, I felt the angelic power inside her."
Ren didn't bother hiding it.
After all, Lucemon would return after completing his research on the Heart of the Angel. He would come back and reunite with Ren, then live at the Minamiya household. Once Natsuki met Lucemon—and the group of angels around him—she would naturally understand everything.
But Ren wasn't going to explain Lucemon's involvement. And he didn't think she was wrong.
Kanon had already been transformed by Kensei. Even if he told himself it was for Kanon's good, that was just forcing his self-satisfying kindness onto others.
"Don't forget, I possess a tremendous holy power myself—also from angelic origins."
"Kanon's situation… did you have a hand in it too?"
Natsuki couldn't help suspecting.
Ren raised an eyebrow and answered calmly:
"This time, it has nothing to do with me."
Yes—as if Lucemon's actions had anything to do with Ren. It wasn't his idea.
Though he certainly wasn't going to deny he was looking forward to the result.
Hearing this, Natsuki opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing.
Even if it did or didn't involve him… what could she do? Complain?
"Whether master had a hand in this or not, what you can do is accept the result. Is that not so, witch? Just like divine decrees that mortals have no power to resist."
Giada's words made Natsuki shake her head helplessly.
Though their views differed, she had to admit Giada was right this time.
Still… even so, Natsuki believed there were parts she could intervene in—at least to guide the ending toward something better.
Giada was a high-ranking being. Her perspective was entirely different from Natsuki's.
Different perspectives meant different approaches.
"Sister Veld, are you okay? You look really hurt…"
Flandre and Avrora held Veldiana, their faces filled with concern.
Even though Veldiana was a vampire and from a fallen noble house, she was not weak.
Her wounds were gradually healing, and her previously twisted arm had fully recovered.
"That damn vampire… and that beastman…"
Once recovered, Veldiana glared viciously at the two.
She had only been ambushed. If it were a direct fight, maybe she wouldn't win, but she definitely wouldn't have ended up so miserable. One-on-one, she might even defeat that vampire.
Hearing this, Flandre's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Sister Veld, do you want Flandre to help you get revenge? Flandre can crush those two people with just one hand!"
"Lady Flandre…"
Hearing Flandre's words, Veldiana felt a burst of emotion inside.
Was Flandre planning to help her get revenge? That was truly touching.
Hearing the two speak, Ren's expression became strange.
Um… Veldiana, if I'm not mistaken, Flandre simply wants an excuse to play. It's not what you think.
Speaking of which, do you still remember how you were when you first arrived—like a proud young lady who didn't want to do anything? And now you can call her Lady Flandre so naturally?
"Huh? What is that little brat who hasn't even grown all her fur yet talking about? Crushing someone with one hand? Even for a vampire that's way too arrogant! Hey! What are you saying—why are you suddenly acting so scared?"
"Shut up! Idiot!"
The female vampire grabbed the beastman with the expression of someone looking at an idiot.
Not only the beastman—now even Kensei noticed something strange.
"What's wrong? Is Minamiya Natsuki really someone who scares you this much?"
"It's not the Witch of the Void… It's… the Third Primogenitor… Her Majesty…"
Her voice trembled. The female vampire shivered and lowered her head.
At that moment, the beastman was stunned and turned to look over.
Kensei's pupils shrank sharply, and after scanning the scene, his eyes stopped on the young girl standing there.
With a joyful smile, Giada slowly stepped forward.
"This time I truly saw something interesting. Someone on Itogami Island actually tried to create an angel. Being able to witness such a scene was delightful. Unfortunately, it seems there is only one of these angels. Likely due to the quality of the spiritual medium. Human, what you created has slightly piqued my interest."
"Third Primogenitor… Her Majesty…?"
Kensei looked at the scene before him in disbelief.
They had received no information suggesting the Third Primogenitor was on Itogami Island. Their intel said the Third Primogenitor had brought her two beast vassal to the island, but they left afterward.
That was precisely why they planned this operation.
But why… why was the Third Primogenitor here!
Giada chuckled lightly and showed no intention of speaking with them.
To her, the only ones even worth speaking to were Ren, and the ones who interested her—Remilia and Flandre.
Even Avrora only received a few polite replies at best.
As for the vampires from her own lineage over there—she didn't spare them a single glance.
"Big brother, can Flandre go beat up those people now? They actually dared to say that about Flandre!"
With scarlet eyes full of indignation, Flandre looked at Ren.
What comforted Ren was that Flandre, for once, remembered to ask for his permission.
This child… really has grown. She's starting to think before acting.
Ren gently patted her head, then looked at Veldiana.
"Veldiana, you were beaten into that miserable state. If you don't get revenge yourself and want Flandre to do it for you, that's disgraceful. You being embarrassed is one thing, but since Remilia called you her subordinate, you're not just embarrassing yourself—you're embarrassing Remilia too. So hurry and deal with that vampire!"
"And then—"
"Flandre, don't play too hard. That man over there—if you kill him instantly, it won't be any fun at all. You have to leave him a sliver of life. When he thinks he's going to survive, give him despair. Then when he thinks he might live again, despair him again. Repeating that over and over is the interesting part."
Ren spoke in the tone of a responsible teacher, and Flandre nodded as if enlightened.
At that moment, Natsuki finally couldn't endure it anymore.
What the hell was this bastard teaching Flandre!
"Stop teaching bad things to children here!!!!"