Kuoh Academy Occult Research Clubroom.
Rias stood by the window, watching the sunset gradually dye the sky red.
"Why isn't he here yet?"
After having Toujou Koneko send out the invitation letter earlier, Rias had been waiting.
Once the other party appeared at the meeting point, Koneko, who was responsible for observation, would make contact.
As a result, the day was almost over, and there was still no notification.
Seeing her somewhat anxious expression, Himejima Akeno, who had finished making tea, smiled slightly.
"Rias, are you really that concerned about this gentleman you've never met?"
"Akeno, you actually understand me, don't you? The aura that the temporary familiars detected was quite powerful."
"Indeed. If we can recruit him as a familiar, he will definitely become a very strong combat force."
"That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking."
As the younger sister of the Devil King Lucifer, and the successor of the Gremory family of High-class Devils, Rias must build her own army as quickly as possible.
"I sent out invitations, and you even attached photos, but there's still no response."
"Ara ara, my president is full of confidence."
"I believe I am good enough to attract them."
"I agree with that. Rias is beautiful and has a great figure."
"You too, right..."
Moreover... Rias looked at Akeno's chest.
She always felt that she would be left behind by Akeno in the future.
"Let's change the mood for now, Rias. I've already made tea."
"Okay, thank you."
"It's no problem, and there are snacks here too."
Rias left the window and sat on the nearby sofa, enjoying the tea and snacks prepared by Akeno.
The aroma of the hot tea was soothing, and as Rias gradually relaxed, she heard a knock on the door.
Akeno opened it, and a girl standing outside walked straight into the clubroom.
"Sona?"
The girl in front of Rias wore glasses and had smooth, shoulder-length short hair.
Her name was Sona Sitri, a third-year student at Kuoh Academy, the student council president, and her real name was Sona Sitri.
Like Rias, she was also a High-class Devil, the daughter of the pure-blooded High-class Devil Sitri family, and the next head of the family.
Rias was a little surprised to see her friend who had come uninvited.
"Sorry to bother you, Rias."
"It's okay, why did you come here suddenly?"
"Anomalous aura."
These few short words made Rias and Akeno understand Sona's intention.
Kuoh Town had already been thoroughly investigated, and unexpected situations generally didn't occur.
Therefore, the anomalous aura that Sona Sitri mentioned clearly referred to something else.
"That aura is outside Kuoh Town, Rias... have you noticed it?"
"Of course."
"I don't think we should approach it carelessly."
"It's already too late."
Rias picked up her tea, took a small sip, and replied elegantly.
"I must investigate that person thoroughly. If he is valuable, I will make him my servant."
"How direct."
"Could it be that you are also interested, Sona?"
"I'm just worried that the investigation of that anomalous aura will cause conflict, because not only us, but also some Stray Devils are also eyeing valuable targets."
"Indeed."
Hearing what her friend said, Rias had a new plan in mind.
Why not... just go and meet him directly!
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"ACHOO!"
Bai Li-kun sneezed.
Sakurajima Mai immediately joked.
"Is someone thinking about you?"
"Based on the current situation, it's probably just Mai and Asia Argento."
"I'm not thinking about it right now."
"Right now?"
"Asia-chan, let's go."
Without saying anything, Sakurajima Mai pulled Asia away from the sidewalk next to the fast food restaurant and headed towards the nearby train station.
Bai Li-kun, who followed, added with a smile.
"Probably the girls from MyGO!!!!! too."
"Is that so."
Sakurajima Mai narrowed her eyes upon hearing this.
Asia, who didn't understand, was confused.
"Mai-san, what does MyGO!!!!! refer to?"
"A girls' band at our school. They seem to be getting very close to Bai Li-kun recently."
"Bai Li-kun is a very good person, he must have many friends."
"I think so too."
After saying this, Sakurajima Mai changed direction again.
She planned to find a place with few people.
Because the next destination was not Bai Li-kun's home, nor Sakurajima Mai's residence, but—the Astral Express.
When the three arrived at the hidden place and completed the teleportation, Asia looked at the train car in disbelief.
Inside, she clasped her hands together.
"Am I witnessing a miracle?"
"This train can indeed be called a miracle."
Traversing space and distance, exploring the unknown, ordinary means of transportation do not have this function.
Arriving at the observation car and sitting down, Asia could not help but look around.
Especially the scenery outside the window.
Various strange scenes came from different planes and worlds, which were breathtaking.
"Rather than that, let's confirm it again now."
Calling out to Asia, who was lie on the window, Bai Li-kun looked at the girl.
"You... Asia Argento, are you willing to become my person?"
"Bai Li-kun, my answer is the same as before—I am willing."
This confirmation had an effect.
The system completed the authentication, and the panel appeared.
[Name: Asia Argento]
[Faction: Bai Li-kun's Affiliation.]
[Fate: Chaos (Abundance).]
[Attribute: Holy]
[Combat Skill: Holy Light Blesses You.]
[Ultimate Skill: None.]
Seeing this panel, Asia was more surprised by the sudden flow of energy in her body than confused.
This energy was warm, gentle, and healed her tired body and spirit.
"So, so magical..."
Asia felt the flow of Fate.
Imaginary Energy crossed the invisible boundary and completed the connection.
"Abundance..."
For some reason, Asia felt that her Sacred Gear had been strengthened.
And Bai Li-kun asked the system.
"What the hell is the Holy attribute? I don't remember having this attribute."
[Chaos cannot be defined, and can also define everything.]
"Interesting."
There are many ways to develop this power, making Bai Li-kun more and more looking forward to the future.
Temporarily interrupting the conversation with the system, Bai Li-kun stretched.
"We've done a lot of things today, let's rest for a while."
"I agree."
Sakurajima Mai only felt that her inner lining had been soaked with sweat.
Asia, who also nodded, ran to Bai Li-kun.
"We should take a bath before resting, um... do you need me to scrub your back!"
"Why did Asia-chan suddenly bring that up?"
"Before coming here, I learned a bit about this country's customs, and scrubbing someone's back is one of the best ways to show gratitude. Did I... misunderstand?"
"I didn't expect Neon also had some good customs."
Bai Li-kun then smiled and said,
"Of course, you can."
Their conversation was overheard by Sakurajima Mai.
She frowned slightly, complaining in her heart: "I was here first!"
"But what happened? The cute blonde nun got ahead of me!"