Unlike Akeno, who was too embarrassed to show her face, Haruto looked every bit the shameless playboy after a scandalous encounter.
Not only did he show no sign of awkwardness at being caught, if given the chance, he might've even invited Koneko and Rias to join in.
Too bad it was just a fantasy.
Given his lack of strength, suggesting it would probably get him strung up and beaten.
Since Haruto wasn't embarrassed, the awkwardness fell entirely on Rias and the others.
After a moment of silence, Akeno finally steadied her emotions.
But since she was only wearing a pair of ultra-thin black stockings, she remained curled up, hiding her face.
Her smooth, silky black ponytail cascaded down to her hips, partially obscuring her fair, bare back—a sight that carried its own allure.
"Haruto, turn around..."
Akeno lifted her head, her flushed face making her seem far less imposing than usual.
Haruto raised an eyebrow. "Haven't I already seen everyth—"
"Haruto, good boys listen, okay?"
Akeno smiled sweetly, her tone gentle, but to Haruto, it sounded no different from a devil's whisper.
Haruto chuckled awkwardly and took a few steps back, wisely backing down.
If he pushed any further, he doubted he'd be leaving the clubroom on his own two feet today.
Once Haruto confirmed he was facing the wall in the corner, Akeno slowly stood up.
She lifted a delicate foot and carefully peeled off her inside-out panties.
Spotting the dampness at the center, she couldn't help but flush with shame and irritation.
"President, I'm heading to the bath first. Could you grab me a fresh set of underwear?"
Still feeling the lingering wetness between her thighs, Akeno turned and made her way to the shower.
Rias, Akeno, and Koneko all kept several spare sets of uniforms and underwear stored in the Occult Research Club.
The Occult Research Club currently served as their base—or rather, their home.
Rias had also invited Yuuto Kiba, but he declined.
Possibility of being gay ↑
Threat level of blondes ↓
Possibility of cross-dressing ↑
Though disappointed, Rias respected Kiba's personal choice.
After delivering fresh clothes to the bathroom, Rias returned to the scene of the incident.
Seeing Haruto facing the wall, she broke into a smile.
The rapid progression between the two was somewhat unexpected, but not entirely a bad thing.
Though Akeno appeared angry, having grown up together, Rias could easily tell she was actually willing.
If Akeno had no feelings for Haruto at all, she would have objected the moment Rias proposed the recruitment plan.
Today's incident was clearly an unexpected accident.
It couldn't have been a deliberate setup where Akeno notified her in advance to "catch them in the act," right?
If Akeno truly hadn't been willing, a simple spell would have resolved everything.
Choosing to forget what happened earlier, Rias patted the sofa. "Haruto, come sit."
Haruto's clothes were disheveled, his eyes melancholic, a stark contrast to his usual obedient demeanor—now exuding a roguish charm.
While his appearance and aura might have changed, one fact remained: he was no match for Rias.
Thus, the roguishly handsome Haruto obediently returned to the sofa.
He might be behaving, but "Little Haruto" certainly wasn't.
Even after all this time, it was still seething with anger.
Once seated, the black Kuoh Academy uniform trousers tented conspicuously due to Little Haruto's defiance.
Not that it could be blamed—anyone in this situation would probably be furious beyond measure.
Rias kept her gaze neutral, practicing selective blindness after her earlier selective amnesia.
Meanwhile, Koneko pulled out a pink cylindrical popsicle from somewhere, licking it up and down with her small tongue while occasionally casting curious glances at the tent.
The white-haired loli's true form was a Nekomata—felines were naturally curious and particularly fond of fishy scents.
Even after reincarnating as a devil, those traits remained unchanged.
"Haruto, Akeno said you agreed. Is that true?"
Rias trusted Akeno wouldn't joke about this, but she still wanted to confirm it herself.
"Yeah."
Haruto nodded glumly—no point beating around the bush.
Better to complete the reincarnation quickly so he could hurry home and have the Takamine sisters soothe the enraged Little Haruto.
As for the near-success that ended in failure, Haruto wasn't too bothered.
Claiming Akeno was only a matter of time—Rias couldn't possibly show up at the perfect moment every time.
Even if she did, Haruto swore he wouldn't miss his mark next time.
"Haruto, are you uncomfortable?" Rias asked curiously, seeing such an expression on him for the first time.
Haruto glared at the two large "rabbits" swaying before him and snapped, "I'd feel better if you stayed farther away, President."
"Then how about..." Rias smiled apologetically, "you go to the bathroom and find Akeno? Either finish what you started or... find another way to resolve it."
Though lacking practical experience, her theoretical knowledge was decent.
"President, just say outright if you want me carried out on a stretcher."
Haruto rolled his eyes. "Where were you earlier? If you'd arrived a few seconds later—or just watched quietly—none of this would've happened."
Would nothing have happened?
More like everything would've happened!
Rias was also innocent; she hadn't meant to do it.
Upon teleporting back, the first thing that caught her eye was a pair of stark-naked men and women.
She was just a seventeen-year-old pure-blooded high-class devil—where would she have seen such a scene before?
Instinctively, she let out a startled sound...
Haruto was frantic, truly frantic, especially with Rias standing so close to him.
Her delicate, pretty face, her fiery figure, the faint scent of her body, her noble and imposing aura...
Faced with such provocation, how could little Haruto possibly back down?
"President, are you going to perform the reincarnation now?"
Haruto got straight to the point. "If not, I'll head back for today. Just notify me when you're ready."
There wasn't much special preparation needed for a servant's reincarnation—just the Evil Pieces would suffice.
To avoid complications, Rias immediately stated she would perform Haruto's reincarnation right away.
As for Haruto's request, Akeno had already mentioned it when she contacted Rias earlier.
Rias took out an Evil Piece of the same class as Koneko's.
Her wings spread, revealing her true devil form as her magic power surged. A pentagram magic circle appeared beneath Haruto's feet, and the dark Evil Piece in her hand slowly merged into his body.
When the last fragment of the piece completely disappeared into Haruto's chest, Rias broke into a delighted smile.
"Haruto, from now on, we—"
Just as Rias was about to pull him into a celebratory hug, the glowing red magic circle suddenly dimmed.
At the same time, a faint black light began gathering in front of Haruto's chest.
Seconds later, the black light solidified, and a gleaming obsidian fortress-shaped piece reappeared in the world.
Clink—
The piece fell onto the coffee table, its crisp sound reaching Rias's ears.
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