Underworld, Gremory Main Estate
"Onii-chan, my training's almost done. When I finish, I want to come stay with you too."
Ravel clung to Tenra's arm, her reluctance to leave written all over her face.
"Keep at it, Ravel. We'll be waiting for you in the human world."
Tenra ruffled her hair, smiling with gentle affection.
Something occurred to him, and he turned to Lady Phoenix.
"Mother, thank you for coming to my and Rias's engagement. Please give Father my regards when you return."
Lady Phoenix nodded, her expression warm. She offered a few final words of advice before leading the pouting Ravel and the maids into the teleportation circle.
"Uncle, Aunt, Lord Sirzechs—thank you for everything. Rias and I are heading back to the human world now."
The ceremony was over, and they'd spent enough time in the Underworld. Tenra made his farewells.
"We're family now, Tenra. No need to be so formal."
"And after the wedding, you can call us Father and Mother, just like Rias."
"My, my, dear—you're awfully eager, aren't you?"
"Ugh, Father, Mother, you're doing it again!"
"Hehehe…"
Rias glared at her parents, cheeks puffed in mock outrage. Tenra just smiled, a little embarrassed. But this easy, affectionate atmosphere of the Gremory household… he found he didn't mind it at all.
"Tenra-kun, you never cease to impress me."
"Your Sacred Gear has limitless potential. Use it well—do whatever you feel is right."
Sirzechs clapped Tenra on the shoulder, his tone earnest.
Grayfia's eyes glimmered nearby. Tenra's own expression turned a little odd.
"Lord Sirzechs, didn't you once warn me not to go around seizing Sacred Gears so casually?"
"That was then, this is now. As Rias's fiancé—and her future husband—you need to protect her. That takes power."
"Grow stronger, Tenra-kun. Whether it's fallen angels or the Church, as long as you don't go too far, I'll shield you."
Sirzechs's voice was serious, leaving no room for doubt.
Tenra blinked. Was he hearing this right? Sirzechs was basically telling him to go wild with Sacred Gear collection, and as long as he didn't cross any big lines, the Demon King himself would cover for him. Was this the legendary "brother-in-law privilege"? Tenra eyed Sirzechs, as if seeing Lucifer in a whole new light.
"I understand, Lord Sirzechs. I'll work hard to become even stronger—and I'll protect Rias with everything I've got!"
Tenra drew a deep breath and nodded, matching Sirzechs's gravity.
Honestly, Tenra would have taken what he wanted with or without Sirzechs's "blessing," but since the Demon King was so eager to lend him his authority, who was he to refuse?
Sirzechs looked satisfied, nodding with a smile. Then, as if remembering something, he turned to Rias.
"Rias, now that you and Tenra-kun are officially engaged, you and your peerage should move in with him."
"Mm, in human world terms, I believe this is called 'cohabitation.'"
That brought the conversation to a screeching halt. The girls stared, stunned. Tenra nearly burst out laughing.
His soon-to-be brother-in-law was really something else.
"Brother!"
Rias snapped out of her daze, face burning with embarrassment.
First he'd arranged her engagement, now he was ordering them to live together—her big brother really didn't know when to quit!
"This is the Demon King's command."
Sirzechs wore a stern, no-nonsense expression.
Rias was half-amused, half-exasperated, but there was no arguing with the Demon King. She pouted, but in the end, she could only obey.
"…I understand."
She was mortified, but the truth was, she didn't really mind living with Tenra. They'd acknowledged each other, exchanged vows—cohabitation felt only natural now.
And honestly, she suspected Akeno was already over the moon at the idea.
Rias glanced at her friend—sure enough, Akeno's face was alight with excitement.
With nothing left to discuss, Tenra exchanged a few more words with the Gremory couple and Sirzechs, then said his goodbyes. Together with Gasper and the girls, he stepped into the teleportation circle and left the Underworld behind.
Human World, Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club
"Rias, don't forget Lord Sirzechs's command."
Tenra emerged from the teleportation circle, grinning at Rias.
"We'll move in after we handle things here."
Rias shot him a look, but couldn't hide the faint smile tugging at her lips.
"Well, let's head home for today. But before that—"
Tenra stretched, then looked at Rias with open expectation.
She hesitated, but only for a moment. Rising on tiptoe, she pressed a kiss to his lips.
"Happy now?"
"Very."
"Ara ara, Tenra and Rias are so sweet it's almost unfair."
Akeno's voice was dripping with playful jealousy as she eyed the pair.
Tenra just chuckled, pulling Akeno into his arms and kissing her deeply.
When he finally let go, Akeno looked dazed, any trace of jealousy vanished.
"Koneko-chan, want to try?"
He turned to Koneko, who blushed furiously and turned away.
"No thanks…"
Tenra laughed, not pushing her further. Waving to Rias and the others, he stepped into the teleportation circle and vanished once more.
"We're home!"
Back at the house, Ile and Nel cheered, Yubelluna and the rest of the girls all beaming with delight.
The Underworld had its charms, but nothing beat the freedom of being home.
It had only been a few days, but it felt like ages with everything that had happened.
Hearing the commotion, the fallen angel girls emerged from their rooms. Raynare wasted no time—she flung herself at Tenra, clinging to him and hungrily claiming his lips.
"Hah… hah…"
"Raynare, what's gotten into you now?!"
Tenra finally managed to pry the dark, unhinged woman off, exasperated.
"Hehehe… If Master hadn't come home soon, I might've gone truly insane!"
Her lips curled with wild, seductive charm, and she pounced again, sealing Tenra's lips before he could protest.
Muttering about troublesome vixens, Tenra waved the other girls away to mind their own business. With Raynare in his arms, he strode into his room.
Other matters could wait. First, he needed to satisfy this ravenous woman.
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